Heatwave: 30% of fatal drownings occur during heat alerts
Public Health France reports 274 fatal drownings between May and mid-July.
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The fact
Four out of five drownings occur during heatwave alert days.
Authorities remind of the increased risks associated with swimming during extreme heat.
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Why it matters
Ce bilan alarmant souligne l'urgence de sensibiliser le public aux dangers des baignades en période de canicule, alors que les épisodes de chaleur se multiplient en France.