Three migrants are found dead after an attempted crossing of the English Channel toward the UK near Dunkirk, French coastguard officials say. The group is discovered unresponsive on a small boat off the coast of Dunkirk on Thursday morning following a night of arrivals that included one of the busiest days for Channel crossings this year. Reports describe the discovery occurring on the French side of the Channel after the migrants set out on a small vessel. Additional coverage also cites separate incidents on the French side overnight, with one account referring to four deaths across incidents while another focuses on three people found dead on the boat off Dunkirk. Across the outlets, the central point is that the deaths involve migrants attempting to reach the UK and that French authorities locate the vessel in the area of Dunkirk. The incidents are presented in the context of continuing high numbers of Channel crossings, with authorities and rescuers dealing with arrivals and attempted crossings regularly.