Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64177)
Israel Salazar Gonzalez, a 29-year-old man, went missing on March 20, 2008, while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border near Falfurrias, Texas. He had been traveling with a group of migrants from Reynosa when he experienced a severe knee injury that left him unable to walk. The group was forced to leave him behind approximately 30 miles from Falfurrias, near a road. A shirt or sweater was placed under a tree to mark the location where he was left.
Since that time, Israel has not been heard from, and despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown. His case is classified as an unsolved missing person case, and authorities and organizations continue to seek information from the public that might lead to resolving his disappearance.
Israel's case highlights the dangers faced by migrants crossing through Brooks County, an area known for its harsh terrain and the high number of migrant deaths each year due to the extreme conditions.Last Seen: Mar 20, 2008
