Canada migrant death toll at 8, after 2 more bodies found

Police in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne say they have found the bodies of two more people, including an infant, who were among a group of migrants who died trying to cross into the United States

The bodies of two more migrants who died trying to cross from Canada into the United States, were found on March 31, bringing the death toll to eight, including two children, police in the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne said.

The bodies of six people, described as members of two families of Romanian and Indian descent, were found on Thursday in a marshy area of the St. Lawrence River, which forms the Canada-U.S. border.

Akwesasne Mohawk Police Chief Shawn Dulude said authorities were still looking for a man, identified as Casey Oakes, 30, who was last seen Wednesday operating a boat that was found next to the bodies.

A police helicopter spotted the latest two bodies in the water.

“A total of eight bodies have now been recovered from the waters. All are believed to have been attempting illegal entry into the United States from Canada,” Mr. Dulude said.

A child discovered on Friday was a Canadian citizen and a member of the Romanian family, Mr. Dulude said. The body of an adult woman believed to be an Indian national was also recovered.

Mr. Dulude said he didn’t know if Oakes was alive or not, adding that he was a person of interest.