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Claim Text: The average number of people per boat is 65, up from 26 in 2021, according to the French maritime authorities.
Simplified Text: According to French maritime authorities, the average number of people on a migrant boat crossing the English Channel has increased to 65 as of September 2026, up from 26 in 2021.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: French maritime authorities
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "source": "French maritime authorities", "statistic_2021": "26 people per boat", "statistic_current": "65 people per boat" }
Subject Tags: France Statistics Migration
UUID: e952453e-c46b-4cbc-8cee-bb8f970ba553
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Created: September 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM (2 weeks ago)

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