Two migrants reported missing after Channel crossing attempt, French authorities say

This content was published on February 28, 2024 - 21:03

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PARIS (Reuters) – Two migrants were reported missing and one was picked up from the water unconscious by French rescue services in the Channel while trying to make the crossing to Britain, a spokesperson for the French maritime prefecture said on Wednesday.

French rescue services picked up a total of about 180 migrants in four separate operations, the prefecture said.

“The sea was quiet today, there was an unusually large number of crossing attempts,” the spokesperson said.

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