Two individuals were discovered deceased following a boat incident involving migrants attempting to traverse the Channel from close to the French port of Calais to the UK, early Sunday, according to French authorities. Fifty-three additional individuals were saved. Addressing unlawful immigration has been a key focus for both the British and French administrations. Numerous have reached Britain this year via small, overcrowded boats. In the previous month, a minimum of five migrants perished during an attempt to cross the Channel from France.
Text: Lara Palmer
11.08.2024
French Authorities Report Two Deaths and Fifty-Three Rescues in Channel Crossing Attempt