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Drownings Surge Past 300 in France Amid Heatwaves

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France has recorded more than 300 drownings this summer, up sharply from last year, a minister said Sunday, linking the surge to the heatwaves that have swept Europe.

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While summer is coming to an end, drownings already far exceed 2025, on the basis of repeated heat waves.

·Paris, France
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So far, the country has experienced over 300 drowning accidents this year.

·Borås, Sweden
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The Minister of Sports Marina Ferrari announced this Sunday the last assessment of the deaths drowned in France since June 2026.

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The Minister of Sports, Marina Ferrari, announced this Sunday that the number of drowning deaths has now risen to 301 since June 19th. A sharp increase compared to the same period in 2025, an already deadly year. - Drownings: 301 dead since June 19th, an increase of 14% compared to 2025 (Health and well-being).

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"Many of these fatal accidents occur in bathing areas that are not allowed or monitored," said Marina Ferrari on Sunday.

·Paris, France
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franceinfo.fr broke the news on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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