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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Four Migrants Die Trying To Cross English Channel From France To Britain
Caption: Four Migrants Die Trying To Cross English Channel From France To Britain. Four migrants have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France to Britain, French authorities said on Thursday. The incident occurred late Wednesday off the coast near Hardelot, where a small boat carrying migrants sank. French rescue teams recovered four bodies, while dozens of other people were rescued from the water. The crossing took place amid a surge in attempts to reach Britain by small boats, with favourable weather conditions encouraging more departures from the French coast. The tragedy comes as France and Britain continue to cooperate on efforts to tackle irregular migration and prevent crossings. The two countries renewed an agreement in April aimed at reducing small-boat journeys and disrupting the criminal networks organising them. The deaths once again highlight the dangers faced by migrants attempting the busy and unpredictable Channel crossing in often overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels. Despite those measures, the latest deaths confirm the continuing challenge of preventing migrants from attempting the perilous journey to Britain Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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