The Texas Military Department shot down claims over the weekend from Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) that it did not assist in rescue efforts of migrants who were drowning in the Rio Grande River as they tried to enter the U.S. illegally.
Three migrants, a female adult and two children, drowned near Shelby Park in Eagle Pass on Friday night while attempting to cross the river.
“Border Patrol attempted to contact the Texas Military Department, the Texas National Guard, and DPS Command Post by telephone to relay the information, but were unsuccessful,” Cuellar claimed. “Border Patrol agents then made physical contact with the Texas Military Department and the Texas National Guard at the Shelby Park Entrance Gate and verbally relayed the information.”
“However, Texas Military Department soldiers stated they would not grant access to the migrants – even in the event of an emergency…
