8 Dead in Failed English Channel Crossing

At least eight individuals died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France, according to French maritime authorities. The incident unfolded late Saturday when a boat in distress near Ambleteuse was discovered just before midnight. Rescue teams provided medical aid to 53 migrants on the shore. "Despite the emergency care provided, eight people have died," stated French maritime authorities.

The survivors were moved to a sports hall in Ambleteuse. An investigation has been launched by the Boulogne-sur-mer prosecutor's office. This event comes nearly two weeks after another boat carrying migrants fell apart in the Channel, resulting in 13 fatalities. In a separate operation, French coast guard and navy vessels rescued 200 people from the waters in the Pas-de-Calais region on the same day. Authorities observed 18 boat departure attempts from France to Britain on Saturday. According to the International Organization for Migration, before this incident, at least 43 migrants had either died or gone missing attempting to cross to the UK in 2024. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)