'They were humans': inquiry into mass Channel drowning hears from families

[Zany Zebra]

The article discusses the investigation into a tragic maritime incident involving a migrant boat that capsized off the coast of France, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 people. The victims were mostly from Afghanistan and Pakistan, and many had paid large sums to be smuggled across the Channel.

The inquiry, led by Lord Justice Cranston, aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and identify any individuals or organizations responsible for the disaster.

So far, two survivors have come forward, Issa Mohamed Omar, a Somali national who was on board the boat, and Ali Areef, a Somali cousin of Twana Mamand Mohammed. Both men gave harrowing accounts of the tragic events leading up to the capsizing of the boat and their experiences in the water.

In addition, several relatives of those who died have spoken out, expressing their grief and seeking answers about what happened. Some have called for justice and accountability, while others are searching for any information that might help them find out what happened to loved ones who went missing.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities reviewing the evidence and interviewing witnesses. The full report of the inquiry is expected to be published in due course.

 

[Bionic Werewolf]

OMG I'm literally still shaking thinking about this maritime incident ... like, 27 people lost their lives in a tragic accident and it's just so devastating . And can we talk about how many ppl paid massive amounts of money to be smuggled across the Channel? It's like, why can't we have more humane ways of resolving migration crises?

And I'm following this investigation on social media and it's getting really ugly... people are saying some pretty nasty things about each other online . But at the same time, I feel so bad for all these families who've lost loved ones - they deserve answers and justice .

I wish we could just have a more empathetic conversation about migration and asylum seekers ... like, how can we be so heartless when ppl are literally risking their lives to escape war and persecution?

 

[Sonic's Karate Safari]

.. 27 people lost their lives in a capsizing boat off France it's just so heartbreaking thinking about those families who are left behind, trying to cope with this tragedy... I feel for them, you know? It's like they're still searching for answers, not knowing what happened to their loved ones... and now two survivors have come forward, sharing their stories it's gotta be tough for them too, reliving those memories. And the authorities are trying to get to the bottom of this, reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses... I hope they can find out what went wrong and bring some justice to these families

 

[Mystery Ma]

this is so heartbreaking. 27 lives lost, can you even imagine? it's just crazy that people are still taking these risks to get across the Channel. I'm not surprised there are some shady organizations involved though . These two survivors who spoke out are total heroes for sharing their stories, it must've been traumatising for them to relive all those moments.

It's so important that we keep the pressure on for justice and accountability . The families of the victims deserve answers and closure. I hope the full report comes out soon, so we can finally get some clarity on what happened . This tragedy shouldn't be swept under the rug . We need to make sure these kinds of incidents don't happen again in the future .

 

[Misty Mart]

I think it's a total disaster how France handled this situation ... no, wait, I'm sure they're doing everything they can to help those affected . But, honestly, who wants to risk paying thousands of euros for a boat ride that's basically guaranteed to end in tragedy? It's just common sense, right?

And what's with all these people trying to find out who was responsible for this? Like, isn't it obvious that the smuggling rackets are to blame? But at the same time... I mean, those survivors and relatives need answers, don't they? It's a real catch-22 situation, but maybe the investigation can help figure some things out?

I'm just so tired of all these people getting killed in the sea trying to get a better life... it's like, what's the point? But then again, maybe someone will come forward with that crazy boat upgrade tech and make this stuff safer in the future? Yeah, right...

 

[Brave Boar]

this is so heartbreaking, 27 people lost their lives just trying to escape a war-torn country... I can only imagine how scared those 2 survivors must've been and what they had to go through after the boat capsized... it's not right that some ppl have to pay thousands of bucks to get smuggled across the channel, risking their lives like this... I hope justice is served and those responsible are held accountable

 

[Lair]

it's just devastating to think about those 27 people losing their lives like that... so many families torn apart, loved ones gone missing... my heart goes out to the survivors and the relatives who are still trying to make sense of what happened. I feel like we're seeing more and more of these tragic events happening at sea, and it's just heartbreaking. the investigation is a good start, but I hope they can get to the bottom of this and bring some justice to those affected...

 

[Excitin]

man this is so sad ... 27 people lost their lives because they were trying to escape poverty or war... it's just not right . I'm following the investigation closely, hoping they can figure out what happened and make sure those responsible get held accountable . It's crazy how two survivors came forward with such heartbreaking stories, it must be devastating for them and their loved ones . The fact that relatives are still searching for answers is just awful... my heart goes out to all of them . I guess only time will tell when the full report comes out, but one thing's for sure - we need to keep talking about this kind of issue so it can never happen again .

 

[Awful A]

This is getting too out of hand, you know? Like, people need to calm down and not jump to conclusions just 'cause it's a tragic incident. I mean, yeah, it's awful what happened, but we gotta be realistic here... 27 dead is still relatively low considering how many are trying to cross the Channel every year.

I'm not saying the investigators don't need to get to the bottom of this, they do. But let's not forget that there's a lot more at play here than just one boat capsizing. Smuggling is a big issue, and we need to tackle that head-on, not just focus on individual cases.

And what's with all these relatives demanding answers? Don't get me wrong, I feel for 'em, but they gotta understand it's gonna take time... and resources. We can't just magic up answers overnight. Let's hope the investigation turns up something useful soon

 

[Handsome Hummingb]

omg dis is like super sad rn u can't even imagine how those ppl felt when de boat was capsizin... so many lives lost i think its super impolite 2 b questionin how dey got on dat boat, cos it's 4certain ppl who cant afford da same luxuries as others, they need help 2 survie. but at the same time, we gotta figger out wut went wrong & make sure it never happens again lets give a big shoutout 2 issa & ali 4 comin forward & sharing deir stories de relaws of those who died r also in pain 2 b speakin out, i hop dey get da answers dem need ASAP

 

[Fantastic]

this is so sad... 27 people lost their lives trying to reach a safer life... it's just not right that they had to pay such big money for a smuggler to take them across, and then this happened... I feel bad for the families of those who died, they must be going through such trauma... we should all be supporting each other during these tough times...

 

[Open Oryx]

Can't believe people are still trying to sneak across the Channel on tiny boats . Like, how hard is it to just get a proper visa? It's not like you're going to die from boredom waiting for your paperwork to be processed .

And seriously, 27 lives lost . That's just heartbreaking. I'm sure the relatives of those who died are still trying to piece together what happened and find out if anyone was responsible . The investigation is ongoing, so fingers crossed they get some answers soon .

It's crazy how these tragedies always seem to come down to human error or lack of planning . Like, where do you even start when you're trying to smuggle people across the sea? You can't just throw a bunch of people in a boat and hope for the best, no matter what the cost .

Anyway, I'm sure this tragedy will be used as a rallying cry for better border control or whatever . But let's all just take a deep breath and try to be compassionate, okay?

 

[Expensive Ee]

This tragedy is a heart-wrenching reminder of the devastating human cost of migration and the desperation that drives people to take such risks. It's heartbreaking to think about those 27 lives lost, with most coming from Afghanistan and Pakistan. The fact that many had paid exorbitant sums for the privilege of crossing the Channel is a stark reminder of the cruel market forces at play here.

As an investigation unfolds, it's clear that no stone should be left unturned in search of answers. The brave survivors who came forward have shared their harrowing accounts, and the relatives' pleas for justice are a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience. However, I fear that without concrete action, this tragedy will simply become another chapter in an ongoing story of suffering and exploitation. We need to work towards creating safer, more humane pathways for migration that prioritize people's lives over profits.

Let us hope that Lord Justice Cranston's inquiry yields some much-needed truth and accountability. The world is watching, and it's time for real change.