Over 300 Drownings in France from Heatwaves
France recorded over 300 drowning cases this summer, a 14% increase compared to summer 2025. The rise is attributed to repeated heat waves and temperatures exceeding 40°C, affecting more than 30 million people. French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari blamed the increase in drownings on many people resorting to swimming in unsafe locations, where several fatal accidents occurred in un supervised areas this summer. This comes amid unprecedented heat waves and widespread wildfires, with extreme heat causing over 7,300 additional deaths in France from mid-June to July.
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