Migrants have been found in distressing circumstances. They were discovered in locked rail cars, a situation that has occurred twice in a short span. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported the incident, which involved migrants being rescued.
Further details about the rescue are available from the reporting agency. The incident is notable for being the second of its kind in a relatively short period.
The location of the incident is specified as the South Texas border area, near Del Rio.
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