The booklet encourages crossing the border legally however it does
have tips on how to survive if you chose to cross illegally.
Keep in mind always
that there exist legal mechanisms to enter the United States
of America legally. In any case, if you encounter problems or run
into difficulties, remember that Mexico has 45 consulates in that country whose
locations you can find listed in this publication
CROSSING HIGH RISK ZONES
To cross the river can be very risky, above all if you cross alone
and at night.
Heavy clothing increases in weight when wet and this makes
swimming and floating difficult.
If you cross by desert, try to walk at times when the heat will
not be too intense. Highways and population centers are far apart, which means
you will spend several days looking for roads, and you will not be able to
carry foodstuffs or water for longperiods of time. Also, you can get lost. Salt
water helps keep liquids in your body. Although you may feel more thirst
if you drink salt water, the risk of dehydration is much less. The symptoms of
dehydration are:
Little or no sweat.
Dryness in the eyes and in the mouth.
Headache
Tiredness and excessive exhaustion.
Difficulty in walking and thinking.
Hallucinations and visions
If you get lost, guide
yourself by light posts, train tracks, or dirt roads.
