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- France's public health authority reported more than 100 drowning deaths from June 1 to July 2, 2025, marking a 58% increase compared to last year.
- A total of 429 drownings were reported in France during the same period, a 95% increase from last year, states Sante Publique.
- The surge in drownings coincided with a heatwave that prompted more people to visit swimming areas.
- Scientist reports indicated that 2,300 people died from heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the extreme weather.
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The heat wave probably explains in large part the very alarming figures published by the Ministry of Health on Friday 11 July. Between 1 June and 2 July, 109 people died by drowning. This represents an increase of 58% compared to the same period in 2024. These are accidents that took place mainly on unattended streams, such as rivers or lakes. The French sought to refresh themselves, even perhaps taking more risks. (Social topics).
During the heat wave in France, it pulled many people into the cooling water. However, the high temperatures also drove massively up the number of bathing deaths. More than 100 people died in June. Between 1 June and 2 July, there were 429 bathing accidents with 109 bathing deaths in France, as reported by the health authorities and the water watch in Paris. The number of bathing accidents increased by 95 per cent compared to the same period las…
In France, there were temperatures of more than 40 degrees. This attracted people to the bathing areas – and apparently also led to more accidents. In June alone, more than 100 people died, including 19 minors.
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der Standard DEThe number of bathing accidents almost doubled compared to the previous year. Between 1 June and 2 July there were 109 bathing fatalities, 19 of which were children and adolescents.
France's Rising Drowning Cases: A Heatwave's Toll | Science-Environment
France's public health authority reports a 58% increase in drowning deaths from June 1 to July 2, attributed to a heatwave. In total, 429 drownings were recorded, a 95% rise compared to the previous year. The surge is linked to increased visitation to swimming areas during the warm spell.
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