Major rescue of 170+ migrants in English Channel
The English Channel has witnessed its largest rescue operation since data collection began in 2018, after a fire broke out on an inflatable boat carrying migrants attempting to cross from France to Britain. A total of 173 migrants, including women and children, were rescued, with no injuries or fatalities reported, after the fire ignited on the boat Tuesday morning. The migrants had set off from Normandy in France, and the size of the boats has increased significantly, reaching about 12 meters in length, possibly carrying more than 65 people, which increases the danger of the journey. Last year, over 41,000 migrants arrived via the Channel, with 14 people killed this year during their crossing attempts — a figure lower than the previous year, which recorded 29 deaths.
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