Bodies of three migrants pulled from English Channel as major search and rescue operation launched | 2BFQUDI | 2024-03-03 06:08:01
The asylum seekers have been pronounced lifeless after falling into the water off
THREE migrants have died after their boat obtained into problem making an attempt to cross the English Channel in the present day.
The asylum seekers have been pronounced lifeless after falling into the water off the coast of Cap Gris-Nez, northern France, this afternoon.
One individual was found unconscious and couldn't be resuscitated by the crew, with two others missing, the i reports.
As much as 180 individuals have been pulled to safety by rescue operators, in accordance with French authorities.
An investigation into the incident stays ongoing.
Patrick Leleu, deputy prosecutor at the judicial court of Boulogne-sur-Mer, stated: "I can affirm the dying of three migrants who fell into the water this afternoon off the coast of Cap Gris Nez.
"The investigation is ongoing."
It comes as dozens of migrants made the treacherous crossing to the UK at the moment in robust winds and in addition thick fog.
The last fatalities in the Channel happened on January 14 when five migrants died whereas making an attempt to make the treacherous journey across the 21-mile Dover Straits.
A UK Authorities spokesperson stated: "We will affirm there was an incident within the Channel involving a small boat in French waters.
"French authorities are leading the response and investigation. We won't be commenting further at this stage."
Enver Solomon, chief government of the Refugee Council, stated: "Our ideas exit to the families of these affected by the tragic loss of life within the English Channel this afternoon and to all those who valiantly answered the distress call.
"This is yet one more avoidable human tragedy.
"Males, ladies and youngsters from nations akin to Afghanistan are risking their lives in the Channel as a direct consequence of protected routes being so restricted and ineffective.
"There shall be more deaths until the Government rethinks its strategy.
"As an alternative of the illegal and dear Rwanda plan, we'd like a plan to offer sanctuary for these fleeing persecution, violence and torture without having to take dangerous journeys by expanding choices for family reunion, introducing refugee visas and setting up an settlement with the French government to offer individuals a good hearing and deal with them with dignity and humanity."
Residence Office figures showed that more than 2,000 migrants have arrived in the UK this yr after making the journey from France.
This week, they said there were no new arrivals on Tuesday or Monday this week, but 290 asylum seekers arrived in five boats on Sunday.
It come as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is scrambling to get deportation flights going to Rwanda in a bid to discourage small boat journeys.
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