A further 69 people were rescued in what French authorities called a very busy night for crossings
One person has died trying to cross the Channel in a small boat that sank off the coast of Calais, while 69 were rescued during what French authorities said was a very busy night for crossings.
The small boat began to take in water before French navy ship Abeille Normandie rescued the 70 people on board. Only half of those on board had life jackets. The French navy’s Dauphin helicopter was also involved in the rescue operation.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/15/one-dies-in-attempted-channel-crossing-after-small-boat-sinks-off-calais-coast
Author : Diane Taylor
Publish date : 2025-02-15 18:18:47
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