Francisco Ixchop-Chajon, 26, was last in contact with his family on August 22, 2017, while in Falfurrias, Texas. In that final phone call he said he was extremely exhausted and had been left behind by the group he was traveling with because he could no longer continue walking. His whereabouts and condition after that call are unknown and he has not been located.

Francisco was a migrant traveling through Brooks County, an area described as remote and hazardous; the case underlines the risks migrants face when crossing harsh terrain. Authorities continue to seek information that might help find him. If anyone has information about Francisco’s movements around August 22, 2017, or remembers seeing him in the Falfurrias or Brooks County area, please contact local law enforcement.