Eight migrants drown in US-Mexico border crossing attempt

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WASHINGTON, Sept 3 — At least eight migrants drowned and dozens of others were rescued after attempting to cross the Rio Grande river from Mexico into the United States, officials said yesterday.US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) said in a statement to AFP that the drownings occurred on Thursday, when a large group attempted to cross the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas.Thirty-seven people were rescued, CBP said, but “part of the rescue mission also led to the discovery of eight deceased migrants, two found by the Government of Mexico and six by (US) agents.” A total of 92 migrants were detained in the group, 39 on the Mexican side of the river and 53 by US agents, CBP said.No information was provided about the ages or nationalities of the migrants.“The search continues for other possible victims,” CBP added.A CBP official told the Washington Post that the mass drowning appea…