02:00The atmosphere was quiet at Calais Port on Thursday, the morning after 27 migrants drowned in the English Channel, with one local fisherwomen describing the event as 'heartbreaking.'
"As soon as first responders show up, we have an idea of what happened, because unfortunately when a boat capsises, rescuers have to bring them back here," said Myriam Pont, who worked near the port.
Pont explained how she was 'saddened' when news of the migrants' deaths began to air on TV, stating, "When you hear there were women, children – even men, human beings, young boys, who want to cross every day, it's heartbreaking."
The capsizing of the inflatable dinghy, which occurred this Wednesday near the coastal cities of Dunkirk and Calais has been termed the worst ever disaster involving migrants in the English Channel. Although the journey is relatively short the currents in the water are strong, making it an unsafe voyage for many refugees who attempt to cross often in inadequate boats.
Following the incident the governments of France and the United Kingdom have set up communication in order to prevent illegal crossing between the two countries.
France: 'It's heartbreaking' - sadness in Calais morning after deadly migrant accident in Channel
The atmosphere was quiet at Calais Port on Thursday, the morning after 27 migrants drowned in the English Channel, with one local fisherwomen describing the event as 'heartbreaking.'
"As soon as first responders show up, we have an idea of what happened, because unfortunately when a boat capsises, rescuers have to bring them back here," said Myriam Pont, who worked near the port.
Pont explained how she was 'saddened' when news of the migrants' deaths began to air on TV, stating, "When you hear there were women, children – even men, human beings, young boys, who want to cross every day, it's heartbreaking."
The capsizing of the inflatable dinghy, which occurred this Wednesday near the coastal cities of Dunkirk and Calais has been termed the worst ever disaster involving migrants in the English Channel. Although the journey is relatively short the currents in the water are strong, making it an unsafe voyage for many refugees who attempt to cross often in inadequate boats.
Following the incident the governments of France and the United Kingdom have set up communication in order to prevent illegal crossing between the two countries.
The atmosphere was quiet at Calais Port on Thursday, the morning after 27 migrants drowned in the English Channel, with one local fisherwomen describing the event as 'heartbreaking.'
"As soon as first responders show up, we have an idea of what happened, because unfortunately when a boat capsises, rescuers have to bring them back here," said Myriam Pont, who worked near the port.
Pont explained how she was 'saddened' when news of the migrants' deaths began to air on TV, stating, "When you hear there were women, children – even men, human beings, young boys, who want to cross every day, it's heartbreaking."
The capsizing of the inflatable dinghy, which occurred this Wednesday near the coastal cities of Dunkirk and Calais has been termed the worst ever disaster involving migrants in the English Channel. Although the journey is relatively short the currents in the water are strong, making it an unsafe voyage for many refugees who attempt to cross often in inadequate boats.
Following the incident the governments of France and the United Kingdom have set up communication in order to prevent illegal crossing between the two countries.