France: Boat Carrying Migrants Sinks; Four People Including 2 Children Die
At least four people have died after a boat carrying 20 migrants capsized off the coast of Loon-Plage near Dunkirk, northern France. The deceased, including one man, one woman and two children, are Iran-based migrants. Besides, some of the people rescued have suffered cardiac arrest and hypothermia. Reportedly, rescue operations began after a passing sailboat saw the sinking boat and alerted authorities. A public prosecutor is investigating the incident.