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Woman dies after small boat rescue operation in English Channel
The rescue operation on Sept 9 involved multiple agencies saving migrants from the Channel; one woman died despite CPR attempts by lifeboat crew, officials said.
- Kent Police received notification from the coastguard regarding an incident involving a small boat in the English Channel that occurred shortly after midday on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, which resulted in the death of a woman.
- Following reports of small boats in the Channel, HM Coastguard coordinated a response involving Border Force ships, RNLI rescue boats, and aircraft to carry out rescue efforts.
- Rescuers pulled several people from the water, providing CPR to the unresponsive woman before airlifting her back to Dover, where she was pronounced dead on shore.
- A Maritime and Coastguard Agency representative stated that, following reports of small vessel movements in the Channel on September 9, HM Coastguard deployed UK Border Force ships, RNLI lifeboats, and its own aircraft to respond.
- Officers continue enquiries to establish the circumstances, highlighting ongoing concerns about the dangers migrants face crossing the Channel, with 50 deaths recorded by the French coastguard last year.
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Woman Dies After Small Boat Rescue Operation In English Channel - Great Yorkshire Radio
In a statement, Kent Police said it was “made aware by the Coastguard of an incident in the channel involving a small boat just after 1pm”. “One woman was airlifted back to shore where she was pronounced deceased,” police said. “Officers are conducing enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.” Earlier, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: “HM Coastguard sent UK Border Force vessels, RNLI [Royal National Lifeboat Inst…
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