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Another migrant becomes latest to die trying to cross English Channel Small boat carrying record 125 people crosses Channel
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Almost 900 migrants are thought to have crossed the Channel on SaturdayAlmost 900 migrants are thought to have crossed the Channel on Saturday
Another person has become the latest migrant to die while trying to cross the English Channel, amid a surge in illegal crossing attempts this weekend. A small boat crossed the Channel on Saturday carrying 125 people, the largest ever number to make the journey in a single vessel.
The body was found on Sunday morning on a beach near Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France, according to the AFP news agency, with their age and nationality not yet known. The crossing surpasses a record set in August when 106 people attempted the journey in one boat.
The latest death comes after two Somali women died when their makeshift boat got into difficulty on Saturday, bringing the number of deaths from illegal crossing attempts between France and the UK this year to at least 27.
Figures from the Home Office show 895 migrants crossed the Channel in 12 boats on Saturday, while around 33,000 people have done so since the start of 2025.Figures from the Home Office show 895 migrants crossed the Channel in 12 boats on Saturday, while around 33,000 people have done so since the start of 2025.
French media have reported the deceased was a young adult. It comes after another migrant died trying to cross the Channel, with a body found on Sunday morning on a beach near Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France, according to the AFP news agency.
The age and nationality of the person are not yet known, with French media reporting they were a young adult.
An investigation will determine whether there is a link between the latest death and and an attempted crossing near Equihen-Plage, a little further north from Boulogne-sur-Mer, the port town's prosecutor Cécile Gressier told AFP.An investigation will determine whether there is a link between the latest death and and an attempted crossing near Equihen-Plage, a little further north from Boulogne-sur-Mer, the port town's prosecutor Cécile Gressier told AFP.
There a 49-year-old woman was found suffering from hypothermia and was taken to hospital.There a 49-year-old woman was found suffering from hypothermia and was taken to hospital.
Two Somali women also died when their makeshift boat got into difficulty on Saturday, with the number of deaths from illegal crossing attempts between France and the UK this year now at least 27.
On Saturday, among the many attempted crossings on makeshift boats thanks to favourable weather, 14 required emergency services, the Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and North Sea (Prémar) said in a press release.On Saturday, among the many attempted crossings on makeshift boats thanks to favourable weather, 14 required emergency services, the Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and North Sea (Prémar) said in a press release.
Despite the steady increase in French resources to prevent perilous crossings - with substantial financial support from the UK - there are no signs the attempts are slowing down.Despite the steady increase in French resources to prevent perilous crossings - with substantial financial support from the UK - there are no signs the attempts are slowing down.
The UK government has come under increased pressure over the number of small boats crossing into the UK and asylum seeker applications. The UK government has come under increased pressure over the number of small boat crossings and asylum seeker applications, with more than 50,000 people making the journey since Labour came to power in July 2024.
The number of people who have crossed the Channel illegally this year is a record, and more than 50,000 have crossed since Labour came into power in July 2024. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said people-smugglers are "wreaking havoc on our borders" and vowed to "restore order to our immigration system".