The French Coastguard rescued more than 100 migrants after a boat attempting to cross the English Channel broke down. Authorities responded on Saturday, bringing 106 people safely aboard a rescue vessel and transporting them to Calais early Sunday morning.

Earlier, emergency teams had already intervened near Wimereux to assist seven individuals struggling to board the overcrowded boat, including a woman who lost consciousness and required helicopter evacuation. In a separate incident, six more people were rescued, bringing the total number saved across operations to 119.

The rescues come shortly after a new £662 million agreement between the UK and France aimed at curbing dangerous crossings. Despite increased enforcement plans, officials continue to warn that the Channel remains one of the world’s busiest and most hazardous waterways, with unpredictable weather and strong currents posing serious risks to those attempting the journey.

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