Migrant dies after onboard fight during Channel crossing, French authorities intervene at Camiers
An illegal migrant was killed following a scuffle on a small boat trying to reach Britain, prompting French authorities to respond as about 70 people gathered on the beach at Camiers.
Why it matters
The death illustrates the extreme risks migrants face crossing the Channel and the challenges for French coastal authorities.
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