Migrant Dies in Channel Crossing
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English Channel: One dead after small boat sinks in attempted crossing

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One migrant died after trying to cross English Channel in small boat on Friday evening .
A further 69 were rescued after the boat sank off the coast of Calais .
Only half of those onboard were found to be wearing lifejackets.
Boat started to take on water towards the end of the night , the French coastguard said.
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