In many ways, the border that separates the US from Mexico is reminiscent of a war zone. Helicopters constantly fly overhead, border agents patrol along it, and militarized weaponry are all in place to stop immigrants headed northwards to find work. A heavy fence stands as a symbolic divider between Americans and their southern neighbors, but that doesn’t stop people from both sides from having a little fun with one another. Check out this video of a playful yet powerful game of illegal volleyball played over the US-Mexico border.
Crossing the US-Mexico border: The world’s most illegal game of volleyball
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