Eyewitness soundbite - Group of migrants rescued from sinking inflatable boat in the English Channel

The transcript describes a clear night where visibility is excellent, allowing for detailed observation of events. The Coast Guard is actively monitoring the area, making it difficult for anyone to escape unnoticed. The clear conditions would make it easier for someone to reach the shore safely.

What was the main reason the narrator could see everything clearly?

• The moon was very bright.

• It was a foggy night.

• There were streetlights nearby.

• It was a clear night.

How high above was the Coast Guard hovering?

• 10 feet

• 30 feet

• 50 feet

• 100 feet

What made it difficult for the person to escape from the Coast Guard?

• The Coast Guard had a net.

• The Coast Guard was too far away.

• The light was directly on him.

• The person was tied up.

What was the narrator's suggestion for escaping without drowning?

• Jumping off the boat and swimming far away.

• Jumping off the boat and walking to shore.

• Hiding on the boat until morning.

• Using a lifeboat to escape.

Why did the narrator think it was an easy time for them to come?

• Because the boat was fast.

• Because it was a clear night.

• Because it was raining.

• Because the Coast Guard was not present.