A 16-year-old boy drowns trying to reach channels in the UK – BBC News

French police believe a 16-year-old Sudanese boy, whose body was found on a beach near Calais, drowned when he tried to cross the Channel to reach the UK. Nearly 5,000 migrants have made the crossroads this year, and have attempted a dangerous journey in juicy boats over dozens of days. The discovery of the dead boy underscores the challenge that the British and French governments will face. Reeta Chakrabart from BBC News at Ten introduced Lucy Williamson to Sangatte. Subscribe HERE .

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