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Body Found on Sangatte Beach Amid Rising Migrant Deaths

The discovery comes shortly after multiple migrant fatalities during Channel crossings, marking a deadly year for such attempts.

  • A body was discovered on Sangatte beach near Calais, involving a large presence of police and firefighters.
  • This incident follows the recent finding of three migrant bodies on a nearby beach and the death of another during a failed crossing attempt.
  • Over 160 migrants were rescued attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats over the past two days.
  • At least 60 migrants have died attempting to reach England by sea this year, the highest toll since 2018.
  • Authorities are investigating a recent shipwreck due to discrepancies in survivor accounts and the number of rescued individuals.
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