59 rescued by French patrol boat.
13 rescued by Border force
All were in the water and drowning, at least one died.
There is 'no change of policy or approach' and it was 'just the way the operation played out'. Said someone in the know.
The problem with inhaling water, is it irritates the lungs and causes "secondary" drowning as the lungs fill with fluid.
Not to mention the English Channel is a pretty disgusting place for a swim.