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Woman found dead in small boat entering UK waters

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A woman died on Saturday after being found unresponsive in a small boat intercepted by Border Force officers while entering UK waters.
Kent police and emergency services attended Western Docks, Dover, where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Home Office confirmed the tragedy, highlighting the severe dangers of small boat crossings and reiterating efforts with France to prevent them.
This incident follows other migrant deaths in the Channel, including two women in May and two others in April during similar crossing attempts.
A new £662m three-year agreement between the UK and France aims to deter illegal crossings using riot-trained police, drones, and advanced surveillance technology.

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