French rescuers used a surfboard to help save migrants who got into trouble trying to cross the Channel on Monday.
The group of around 40 men and children were attempting to wade out to an inflatable off the coast of Calais.
Some quickly became submerged and needed assistance from the French fire service and a lifeboat.
Police used pepper spray to corral the group, while some had to be pursued in vehicles after they fled.
The dinghy was forced to leave without picking up anyone and a number of migrants were arrested.
The scene came as it emerged French authorities intercepted almost two-thirds of migrant boats
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