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Three migrants found dead off Dunkirk during English Channel crossing attempt
Three migrants were found dead aboard a small vessel off Dunkirk on the morning of July 30, 2026, according to The Guardian, while attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the United Kingdom. The French coastguard reported the discovery of the lifeless group. The tragedy occurred the day after one of the busiest days of 2026 for small boat crossings. The English Channel has become one of Europe's deadliest migration routes, with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) documenting a continuous deterioration of conditions and rising death tolls since 2018.