Three die in clandestine English Channel crossing attempt
[South China Morning Post] - 12/29/2024
Around 50 people were given emergency help on the beach by government services or NGOs, with many in a state of hypothermia.
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[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 29/12/2024
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