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.