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Major Rescue Operation Underway After Dinghy Carrying 80 Migrants Capsizes in English Channel
Jun 6, 2024, 08:33 AM
A major rescue operation is underway in the English Channel after a dinghy carrying around 80 migrants, including at least three children, capsized. The incident, which occurred off the coast of Kent, has led to more than 80 migrants being thrown into the sea, including a six-month-old baby. Emergency services have managed to rescue approximately 80 individuals from the water. The situation remains critical as efforts continue to ensure all individuals are safely brought to shore.
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