DELIGHTED migrants today made gang signs and waved while being ferried to the UK by lifeboat.

The UK Coastguard said it is dealing with a number of incidents in the Channel as more migrants made the dangerous trip across the 21-mile strait.

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This morning, a 16-year-old was found dead on a French beach after a desperate bid to reach UK shores.

The Sudanese youngster had got into difficulty in the sea on Tuesday night and was discovered at Sangatte, near Calais, this morning.

He is believed to have fallen overboard from an inflatable toy dinghy in what is thought to be the first known migrant death this year.

Today, a large group was seen waving and smiling as they were pulled into Dover, Kent, after making the journey in high winds.

One member of the group appeared to be making a gang sign as he made his way into the coastal town.

A Coastguard spokesman told The Sun Online: This morning we have been assisting Border Force with incidents off Dover.

HM Coastguard is committed to safeguarding life around the seas and coastal areas of this country.

We are only concerned with preservation of life, rescuing those in trouble and bringing them safely back to shore, where they will be handed over to the relevant partner emergency services or authorities.

It comes after the leader of Kent County Council yesterday said they cannot take any more child migrants after reaching the limit - with about 420 arriving already this year.

The county has been stretched to capacity to care for the unaccompanied minors arriving on its shores.

Roger Gough, Kent County Council's leader said: "I am deeply disappointed and concerned that, despite our many efforts to avoid this unthinkable situation, it has been necessary to make this announcement today.

"This is a huge challenge for Kent, but a relatively small challenge to solve nationally, and should have been resolved before now."

He warned on August 12 the council was just "days away" from reaching capacity.

More than 100 migrant children are expected to arrive in August - a monthly figure not seen since the last major migrant crisis in 2015.

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Recent figures showed 1,004 migrants were brought ashore by Border Force between August 4 and 13.

A total of 4,511 migrants have made the perilous journey so far this year, compared with 1,823 in 2019.

Home Secretary Priti Patel has vowed to end the illegal crossings through the Channel and crack down on criminal gangs who prey on families' desperation to find a way to get to the UK.

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