ニューヨーク・タイムズのインスタグラム(nytimes) - 7月15日 00時41分

Illegal crossings are down sharply on the U.S.-Mexico border, but the number of people dying is climbing. At least 412 migrants were found dead in 2017, up from 398 the previous year. Exposure to extreme heat or drowning in irrigation canals causes many of the deaths. The Águilas del Desierto, or Eagles of the Desert, search for the bodies of immigrants along the border. “I know the agony of losing a loved one to the desert,” said Eli Ortiz, the leader of the Águilas. Most members of the group are immigrants themselves. They find purpose in providing closure for families haunted by missing relatives. Eli found the bodies of his brother and cousin in 2009. The group has undertaken this gruesome task once a month for 6 years. They use satellite images, GPS mapping and intelligence gleaned from Border Patrol agents and smuggling networks. The volunteers face challenges that include snake bites and exhaustion. One volunteer collapsed from dehydration as our photographer, @victorblue, trekked with them in the punishing heat. He had to be carried out on a stretcher. During their mission, volunteers placed a simple wooden cross where they found a body. “The desert is like a lion, stalking both the strong and the weak,” Eli said. “The desert could devour any of us.” Swipe left to see @victorblue’s photos and visit the link in our profile to read more. | An earlier version of this post included the wrong lead image. We deleted that post, which showed a different cross that was not photographed for this story.

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