Over 300 drownings amid French heatwaves
France recorded over 300 drowning cases this summer, a 14% increase compared to the same period in 2025, due to the repeated heatwaves that swept across Europe and led many people to swim in unlicensed or unsupervised areas. The French Minister of Sports indicated that many fatal accidents occurred under dangerous conditions and confirmed that the rise in drowning incidents is attributed to climate change and related wildfires. On July 15th, the ministry announced that the summer's drowning toll had reached 142 deaths.
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