(BBC) Eight suspected migrants have been rescued from a boat in the Channel, the French authorities have said.
Helicopters and coastal patrols were sent to find them along with a British RNLI crew after a French team raised the alarm at about 02:00 GMT.
After translators were brought in to get more information on their location, a fishing boat found them at 04:20 GMT.
All eight had hypothermia and one appeared to be wrapped in cling film for protection from the elements.
A statement from the Prefecture Maritime de la Manche said they were taken to Boulogne, where they were taken care of by firefighters and police.
