At least 12 migrants, including six children and a pregnant woman, died during the deadliest Channel crossing this year, emphasizing the severe risks of attempting the journey.
More than 53 survivors were rescued from the waters off Gris-Nez point in a major air and sea operation involving multiple rescue vessels and local lifeboats.
So far this year, over 2,100 individuals have crossed to Britain on small boats just in the past week, bringing the total to about 21,403.
Tragic incidents continue to escalate, with reported deaths and disappearances increasing among those attempting to cross the English Channel on small boats.
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