Eight men died attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain after their vessel got into distress, bringing the year’s fatalities to 46. The boat, carrying 59 passengers, ran aground and was torn apart on rocks near Ambleteuse. The other 51 passengers, from countries including Eritrea, Sudan, and Syria, were rescued and are receiving care. Six were hospitalized, including a 10-month-old baby. The Channel’s strong currents make it perilous, yet many still attempt the crossing to escape war or poverty.