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29 migrants rescued, one more medevaced off Le Tréport

On the morning of May 19, 2025, a migrant boat was reported departing from Le Tréport by the Seine-Maritime Gendarmerie Operations and Intelligence Center. The CROSS Gris-Nez initially deployed the 'SNS 209-President JC Fortini' from the SNSM station in Le Tréport, which was then closest to the boat, followed by the 'Jacques Oudart Fourmentin' to relocate and monitor the boat. Once on site, the patrol boa deployed its RHIB to pick up the first person requiring assistance. Shortly after, the patrol boat recovered all occuptants, including one person who was suffering from an illness. Once safely on board, the CROSS deployed a French Navy's Dauphin helicopter to medevac the victim to the hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer. All 29 rescued people were dropped off in Boulogne-sur-Mer and taken care of by land authorities at the dock. In total, 30 people were rescued and taken care of by government resources at sea.