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More refugees walking from US to Canada despite frostbite risk, activists say


Amid the uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s immigration proposals, dozens of refugees and asylum seekers have been walking from the U.S. to Canada, despite the freezing temperatures or the possibility of frostbite or even death. Agencies dedicated to resettling refugees and new immigrants north of the U.S. border are reporting that an unprecedented number of people are walking into Canada in order to avoid detection by border officials. “They’re walking through prairie fields with lots and lots of deep snow. Mohammed, 24, had to have all his fingers amputated, while Iyal lost all of his fingers except for his thumbs to frostbite. “We do not, as an organization want to see anyone lose life or limb while trying to get to safety.


Source: Fox News February 07, 2017 17:03 UTC



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