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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicola Kelly

Revealed: Coastguard failings in run up to Channel migrant drowning disaster

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An overstretched team at the UK coastguard working up to 20 hours a day made mistakes during the search and rescue response to the mass drowning tragedy in the Channel a year ago, a source told The Independent.

At least 27 lives were lost on 24 November 2021 and five bodies are still missing.

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