Migrants Face Cold, Perilous Crossing From Canada to New York

In a rundown farm shed in the rural North Country of New York, a migrant family sought shelter for one night. Their belongings, including clothing, shoes, and a thin blanket of snow, were left behind. The family, consisting of a husband, wife, and two children, approached a local resident for a ride to the nearest city, but were unable to receive assistance. The resident promptly contacted the Border Patrol, who apprehended the family. Similar incidents have been occurring frequently in Champlain, NY, near the Canadian border, prompting local officials to provide aid and support to the migrants. The village’s mayor emphasized the severe weather conditions, highlighting the efforts of the Border Patrol to save lives in such circumstances.