Texas National Guardsman didn't have floatation device when trying to save migrant
AUSTIN, Texas (Nexstar) — The death of a Texas National Guardsman is raising questions about whether soldiers at the border have adequate equipment to keep them safe.
22-year-old Arlington native Bishop E. Evans' body was found on Monday. He was missing for a couple days after he tried to rescue a migrant in Eagle Pass from the water. Evans didn't have a flotation device.
State Rep. Eddie Morales revealed in a joint House hearing Wednesday there was a request on Feb. 24 for more flotation
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