US-Mexico border wall: Kids play together on seesaws
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Three bright pink seesaws were put into the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
They meant for a short time kids in both countries could play together.
They were installed by Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello at the Anapra zone in Ciudad Juarez in Mexico.
They then posted photos and videos on social media of adults and children using them.
WATCH: Children on US-Mexico border play on seesaws
Ronald Rael described it as a "Teetertotter Wall" and that seeing them being played on was "an event filled with joy, excitement, and togetherness".
He added: "children and adults were connected in meaningful ways on both sides with the recognition that the actions that take place on one side have a direct consequence on the other side."
It didn't last long though, it was a temporary installation and the seesaws have now been taken down.
Currently, there are a total of 650 miles of barrier along the border between the two countries, which is 1,900 miles long.
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