Migrants arrive after rowing tiny dinghy across the Channel

Migrants arrive after rowing tiny dinghy across the Channel

Two men thought to be migrants have arrived in the UK after rowing a tiny dinghy across the Channel.Pictures show the boat arriving at the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent on Saturday.The men are understood to have been rescued by the RNLI during their rowing attempt.One of two men thought to be migrants (Gareth Fuller/PA)PA WireThe English Channel is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and is known for its strong currents.Their attempt comes two days after a record 165 migrants crossed in a single boat dubbed a “mega dinghy”.It was estimated to be around 13m (42ft) long – the same as a standard bus.Border Security Command was pictured towing the boat when it arrived in Dover on Thursday afternoon.Home Office figures show 103 people arrived after crossing in two boats on Friday.Some 13,110 arrivals have been recorded this year.

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