TV historian rescues stranded travellers
The historian and broadcaster, Dan Snow has returned to Dover from Calais, with about 25 stranded travellers he rescued using three motorboats.
His rescue mission used rigid inflatable boats, known as ‘ribs’.
He has crossed the Channel to help those affected by flight restrictions, but he said the French police had ordered him not to return.
Presenter Dan Snow’s bid to rescue tourists halted
TV presenter Dan Snow’s mission to bring back home people stranded in France has been halted by officials.
The historian had filled three rigid inflatable boats with 25 people but was told by officials in Calais that he would not be able to return. Click to continue »