News · 16 August 2026

French rescuers pick up 140 migrants trying to cross Channel

Early on Saturday morning, a French maritime rescue operation rescued approximately 140 migrants attempting to traverse the English Channel to reach the UK. The operation commenced on Friday morning after a monitoring station observed a migrant boat proceeding towards Dieppe. After the individuals aboard gave up their attempt to cross at about 3.30am, a child was treated by medical personnel for hypothermia.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 August 2026 at 6:07

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