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The DACA Hero (and Victim) of Hurricane Harvey

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Published September 8, 2017 at 4:14 PM CDT

During Hurricane Harvey, one DREAMer and his friend braved flood waters to try and rescue survivors. The rescue attempt turned tragic when they drowned in an area just north of Houston.

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