Human Smuggling in California Desert
Human smugglers abandoned a ten-year-old girl and her mother in the California desert, leading to the mother's death but the daughter was rescued by Border Patrol agents. This incident highlights the dangers migrants face due to callous smugglers. Border Patrol agents have seen a significant increase in the number of deceased migrants recovered in recent years.
Key Points
- Mother died from exposure to extreme heat in the California desert
- Daughter was rescued by Border Patrol agents
- Significant increase in deceased migrant recoveries in recent years