Baby Dies After Illegal Immigrant Boat Gets Into Difficulty in English Channel

Published on October 18, 2024

A baby has died after a boat carrying illegal immigrants attempting to reach the UK got into difficulty off the coast of France. French authorities confirmed that the baby was found unconscious and later declared dead, following the incident off the coast of Wissant in the Pas-de-Calais region on Thursday evening. The French maritime prefecture for the English Channel and the North Sea said another 65 people were rescued and taken back to Boulogne-sur-Mer. A French navy vessel and helicopter are continuing the search for any other missing people. The public prosecutor’s office in Boulogne said an investigation has been launched....

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