France's summer drowning cases exceed 300
France recorded over 300 drowning incidents during the summer due to heatwaves, representing a 14% increase compared to summer 2025. The Minister of Sports pointed out that the rise in drowning cases reflects the growing risks linked to climate change, as a large number of people have been swimming in unlicensed and unsupervised locations, leading to fatal accidents. Recurrent heatwaves are contributing to a rise in deaths and injuries related to unsafe swimming.
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