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81 migrants rescued and one recovered dead in numerous operations
Several vessel departures were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez between Aug 26 and Aug 28. To monitor the migrant boats, the following assets were deployed: - the VCSM 'Oyapock'; - the rescue vessels 'Minck' and 'Ridens'; - the patrol vessels PSP 'Flamant' and PSP 'Cormoran'; - the French Navy helicopter 'Rescue Guepard Whiskey', based at Le Touquet; - the ALB 'SNS 089-Cap Fagnet' from the Fécamp SNSM station (Dept. 76); - the RHIB 'SNS 7665-Le Petit Chalandot' from the Veulettes-sur-Mer SNSM station (Dept. 76); - a Mobile Emergency and Resuscitation Service (SMUR) team; - rescue and victim assistance vehicles (VSAV), as well as a personal watercraft from the Departmental Fire and Rescue Operational Centre (CODIS) 62. On the morning of Aug 26, the departure of a boat off the coast of Fécamp was reported to CROSS Gris-Nez. The 'SNS 089' and 'SNS 7665-Veulettes-sur-Mer', the PSP 'Flamant', the 'Minck', the VCSM 'Oyapock', and CODIS 62 assets were successively deployed to monitor the boat during the boarding and crossing phases. During the night of Aug 26, the 'Minck' deployed its operational tender (EDO) to rescue occupants requesting assistance. Four people were thus taken aboard and subsequently brought ashore at Boulogne-sur-Mer, where they were handed over to land-based authorities. Shortly after midnight on Aug 27, another boat was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez in the Wissant area. The patrol vessel 'Cormoran' was deployed to secure and monitor the craft. It launched its RHIB and took five people—including a child—on board. They were also brought ashore at Calais. On the night of Aug 27–28, a third boat, carrying over 110 people, was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez in the Gravelines area. The 'Ridens' was deployed to monitor the situation. Early on the morning of Aug 28, the 'Ridens' picked up 72 migrants, who were requesting assistance. During the rescue operation, the crew discovered one person in cardiac arrest on the boat, and three others who were injured. CPR was immediately initiated by the crew, while the CROSS Gris-Nez dispatched the 'Rescue Guepard Whiskey' helicopter to deploy a medical team onto the 'Ridens'. Despite the significant resources deployed and the rapid response, the doctor pronounced the individual dead upon arrival. Subsequently, the helicopter flew to the hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer with one of the injured individuals, who required urgent medical care. Meanwhile, the 'Ridens' continued its mission, transporting the rescued migrants—including the two people with minor injuries—to Calais. The vessel continued its journey toward the United Kingdom, but its remaining 45 occupants were ultimately picked up by a British rescue asset. In total, between Aug 26 and 28, 81 people were rescued.
61 migrants rescued off Dieppe
On the night of Aug 9, the departure of a migrant boat was reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez by the Dieppe lighthouse (76). To monitor the boat, the following resources were deployed by CROSS Gris-Nez: the ALB 'SNS 080-Notre Dame de Bonsecours' from the SNSM station in Dieppe; the 'Minck'; the PSP 'Cormoran'; the Dauphin helicopter from the 35F flotilla detachment in Le Touquet; An off-road vehicle (VLHR), a reconnaissance and rescue boat (BRSC), and a watercraft from the Pas-de-Calais Fire and Rescue Operations Center (CODIS 62). The lifeboat, the 'Cormoran', the 'Minck', and resources from the fire brigade were used in turn to monitor the vessel during the boarding process and to monitor the crossing. During the crossing, the sea conditions deteriorated, along with the condition of the precarious vessel. Both the 'Minck' and the 'Cormoran' deployed their EDOs to assist. 28 people were then taken aboard the 'Minck' and transferred to the various rigid inflatable boats, while 33 others were transferred to the 'Cormoran'. Among those rescued, one person requiring medical attention was airlifted by a Dauphin helicopter from the 35F flotilla detachment before being taken to the Boulogne-sur-Mer Hospital Center. At the end of the rescue operation, a total of 61 people were rescued.
31 migrants rescued, four died
On July 29 and 30, 2026, several migrant boats were reported to the CROSS Gris-Nez. To monitor the boats and provide assistance to their occupants if necessary, the following resources were deployed: the VCSM 'Aber Ildut'; the PSP 'Flamant'; the PSP 'Cormoran'; resources from the Pas-de-Calais Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS 62); the French Navy's Rescue Guepard Whiskey helicopter based in Le Touquet; a team from the Mobile Emergency and Resuscitation Unit (SMUR); the 'Ridens'; the 'ESMP 04'; the lifeboat 'SNS 080 - Notre-Dame de Bonsecours' from the SNSM station in Dieppe. On the morning of July 29, the CROSS deployed the 'Cormoran' to monitor a migrant vessel in the Fort-Mahon area (Somme department). Resources from the SDIS 62 were also deployed in support. During the attempted crossing, six people were rescued by the 'Cormoran', including one person with burns. The Maritime Medical Coordination Center (SCMM) in Le Havre recommended a medical evacuation, and the helicopter Rescue Guepard Whiskey was then dispatched. The victim was hoisted and transported to the hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The five other rescued migrants were disembarked in Boulogne-sur-Mer, where a rescue and victim assistance vehicle was present. The same morning, a migrant boat was reported to CROSS Gris-Nez near Onival. The CROSS then dispatched the 'Aber Ildut' as well as the 'Flamant' to locate and monitor the boat . During the boarding process, the VCSM rescued two people. Later, the 'Flamant' rescued three more, who were then disembarked for care on Hardelot beach. The same day, the Leffrinckoucke lifeguard station reported a migrant boat to the CROSS Gris-Nez. The CROSS then dispatched the 'Ridens' to monitor the boat. The Maritime Gendarmerie's 'ESMP 04' was also involved in the embarkation phase and rescued a minor, who was separated from the parents, who had remained on land. The minor was then taken into the care of the land-based rescue services. The same morning, a migrant boat was reported departing from the Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer area. During the day, the CROSS Gris-Nez successively deployed the 'SNS 080-Notre-Dame de Bonsecours' and the 'Minck' to monitor the situation. OIn the evening, the boat was located near Sainte-Cécile, where it was preparing to embark a group of people from the beach. The CROSS Gris-Nez deployed resources from the SDIS 62 and the Rescue Guepard Whiskey helicopter to the area for surveillance. All those involved in the attempted crossing were taken into the care of the land-based rescue services. One person died. On July 30, 19 people rescued, while three people died at sea. After the discovery and care of the three unconscious individuals, who were pronounced dead on land, the EDO of the 'Minck' took on board 19 people, who were disembarked at the port of Dunkirk. On July 29 and 30, on the whole 31 boat people were rescued at sea by the state rescue services, while four migrants died.
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