French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
Summary
French coastguard rescued 119 migrants in three separate incidents while trying to cross the English Channel. The largest rescue involved 106 people on a broken-down boat, all taken safely to Calais.Key Facts
- 106 migrants were rescued from one disabled boat crossing the English Channel.
- Rescues happened between Saturday and early Sunday morning.
- Earlier, 7 people had difficulties boarding a boat near Wimereux; one woman needed a helicopter evacuation.
- Another 6 migrants were rescued in a separate event, totaling 119 people saved.
- The English Channel is a very busy and dangerous maritime area with harsh weather and cold water.
- Recently, the UK and France agreed on a £662 million deal to stop migrants crossing the Channel in small boats.
- The deal includes sending riot-trained police to French beaches to prevent crossings and efforts to deport migrants.
- From January to April 2026, about 6,077 people crossed the Channel by small boat, a 37% decrease compared to the previous year.
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