In a tragic turn of events‚ French maritime officials reported that a baby lost its life and 65 individuals were saved when a migrant vessel capsized while trying to cross the English Channel towards Britain on 10/17/24
The incident unfolded when French rescue teams noticed an overloaded boat in distress with several people already in the water. Using semi-rigid boats‚ they managed to pull 65 people to safety. Sadly‚ an unconscious baby was found during the search operation and was later pronounced dead by a medical professional
The rescued migrants were transported to the French port of Boulogne-sur-Mer‚ where they received medical attention and were processed by border authorities
This latest tragedy adds to a series of shipwrecks that have made this year particularly deadly for those attempting to cross the English Channel. Earlier this month‚ four migrants – including a two-year-old child – lost their lives in two separate incidents while trying to make similar crossings. Last month‚ at least 20 migrants perished in multiple shipwrecks in the Channel
The increasing number of fatalities highlights the ongoing risks faced by those attempting to reach Britain via this dangerous route – a situation that continues to challenge authorities on both sides of the Channel