Ambleteuse: A Tragic Night for Migrants Trying to Cross
Ambleteuse Tragedy: Fatal Crossing Attempt
In the night from Saturday to Sunday, a heartbreaking incident occurred during an attempt to clandestinely cross the channel towards Great Britain. According to authorities, eight individuals lost their lives after their vessel capsized. The maritime prefecture of the Channel and the North Sea reported that around twenty crossing attempts were made in the last 24 hours, leading to several rescue operations that managed to recover 200 survivors.
Details of the Incident
- The tragedy occurred off the beach of Ambleteuse in Pas-de-Calais.
- Aboard the overloaded vessel, 59 migrants were reported to be present.
- The boat tore apart after hitting rocks while still close to the shore.
- While most of the shipwrecked managed to swim back ashore, eight men were tragically returned to the beach unresponsive.
Despite the resuscitation efforts by SAMU teams on site, these eight individuals were declared dead. This incident marks the second deadly shipwreck in just two weeks. On September 3, another tragedy cost the lives of twelve migrants. According to official counts, 46 migrants have already lost their lives in crossing attempts in 2024, marking the highest annual toll since the widespread use of small boats.
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