For people still missing in the channel. A joint operation for people still missing in the channel. Ajoint operation has rescued 51 others. We can get more on this. Whats the latest that you can bring us . On this. Whats the latest that you can brin us . ,. , can bring us . This incident happened near the french can bring us . This incident happened near the french coast. Can bring us . This incident happened near the french coast. It can bring us . This incident happened near the french coast. It happened i near the french coast. It happened very early this morning. A French Naval Patrol Vessel was out patrolling the french coast this morning and discovered this boat struggling, sinking, many people on board. We know six of those people had died after some of them were ferried away in helicopters or boats. One french helicopter, four french vessels and to rnli british lifeboats have been. Its in french waters but of course with incidents of this nature, lifeboats will be sent from whe
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