In half a century, 355 babies were born here, and 3,500 immigrants died, including three suicides.

Between 1897 and 1906, 4,000 European immigrants had died there from this disease.

More than 300 immigrants died last year, largely from exposure to the heat and the cold in their attempts to cross the border.

Since 1998, more than 1,300 immigrants have died trying to cross the border, often on foot.

Also, illegal immigrants may die or be injured when they attempt to avoid law enforcement.

"For a long time there have been protests because immigrants are dying and the government was not doing enough," he said.

Last year, more than 140 illegal immigrants died trying to cross into the two counties.

Every summer, some would-be immigrants die in their attempt to reach Italy.

Last month, again, in France, two other immigrants who did not have the necessary papers died at the hands of the same violence.

Some immigrants die, though no one knows how many.