Originally Posted by
Geriaviator
Ninthace
Perhaps a grossly overloaded vessel? The French are not keen on wasting money on rescues, fair enough. Again long out of touch but I recall they charged for helo rescue of silly skiers and S&R for downed light aircraft. But my point is that two men are not going to stop a crowd of 50 who don't want to be stopped.
Two men are not going to stop a large group doing anything that is not illegal, especially if the group, which might become a burden on the authorities, is trying to leave the country.