Tragedy struck in the English Channel as four migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross from France to the U.K. on an inflatable boat. The incident occurred off the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer, with the vessel capsizing and puncturing, leading to a rescue operation by the French coast guard.
A French navy patrol boat discovered the overcrowded and deflated vessel early Friday, with individuals found drifting in the water or clinging to the damaged rubber dinghy. The rescue effort involved navy vessels, a fishing boat, and a Navy helicopter, resulting in the successful retrieval of 63 survivors.
