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Four drowning deaths reported at beaches across Greece

Four people have drowned in one day while swimming off popular beaches in various parts of the country, authorities said Wednesday.
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Kathimerini
· Jun 21, 2026
Four drownings reported off Greek beaches in one day
Four people drowned swimming in various parts of Greece within the past 24 hours, the Coast Guard said Sunday, while a fifth body was found in the port of Piraeus but the circumstances of the person's death were not immediately clear.
Boston.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Duxbury man drowns while swimming to his boat
Authorities received reports about a swimmer in distress in Duxbury Bay just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The post Duxbury man drowns while swimming to his boat appeared first on Boston.com.
The Olive Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Swimmers are ignoring bans and jumping from the same Tarragona rocks where three children died just days after the tragedy
JUST days after three children lost their lives in a tragic drowning accident, swimmers are continuing to jump from the same rocks in Tarragona despite warnings from authorities. Three boys,
Metro
· Jun 24, 2026
‘Dry strokers’ are the gross swimmers plaguing UK pools and lidos
'A cloud of dirt would engulf the pool.'
The Daily Wire
· Jun 25, 2026
SEE IT: ‘Baywatch’ Is The Latest Victim Of California’s Homeless Crisis
The old “Baywatch” featured lifeguards in signature red bathing suits rescuing beachgoers in the ocean, but in 2026, the lifeguards are rescuing beachgoers on land. L.A.’s homelessness crisis made its way into the “Baywatch” reboot as filming featured a homeless man attempting to attack one of its lifeguards, The New York Post reported. The scene ...
The Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
Suspected shark attack at NY beach after sightings shutter nearby stretch of sand: ‘I got bit’
The victim was swimming at the edge of the designated green-flag zone at Jones Beach
Fark
· Jun 27, 2026
Woman got run over by a lifeguard, lying on a California beach [Scary]
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The Leader
· Jun 22, 2026
Two Men Die in Separate Drownings in Pilar de la Horadada and Torrevieja
A 24-year-old man died at Mil Palmeras beach, while a second man lost his life after being pulled unconscious from the water off Torrevieja. Two men have died in separate drowning incidents on the southern Costa Blanca within the space of 24 hours. The first tragedy occurred on Sunday afternoon in the coves of Torrevieja, [] The post Two Men Die in Separate Drownings in Pilar de la Horadada and Torrevieja appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.
CBC News
· Jun 29, 2026
4 men, 2 women presumed drowned after boat sinks off B.C. coast: RCMP
4 men, 2 women presumed drowned after boat sinks off B.C. coast: RCMP
NL Times
Three dead in separate drownings, including teen boy & amateur footballer
Many people sought to cool down in the water during yesterday’s hot and sun-drenched weather. In three places in the Netherlands, the water sports ended in tragedy.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
How to stay safe on the water as July 4 weekend nears
The drowning death of Jaylen Robinson, 13, at Boerne City Lake this weekend has served as a grim reminder of the importance of water safety, especially on the state’s various lakes, rivers and miles of coastline. KSAT spoke with Dr. Dan Murray, a divemaster instructor and the owner of Dive Masters of San Antonio, about staying safe with friends and family.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 5, 2026
Gelombang haba Eropah ragut 3,700 nyawa
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Arutz Sheva
· Jul 1, 2026
Teen swept away at Palmachim Beach pronounced dead
Three teens were swept away at an unofficial beach. Two were rescued and treated by emergency medical personnel. Searches continued for the third. He was found in critical condition but later pronounced dead.
9 News Australia
· Jun 21, 2026
Community gathers for Coogee swim-out for mother attacked by shark | 9 News Australia
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The West Australian
· Jun 21, 2026
Hundreds of swimmers brave icy waters to raise funds for Coogee shark attack victim Leah Stewart
Swimmers have taken to the water in droves at the same beach where a Sydney mum was attacked by a shark last week, leaving her fighting for life.
Toronto Sun
· Jun 23, 2026
Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health
France reports that 40 people drowned in the past five days as citizens bathed to cool off
Brisbane Times
· Jun 21, 2026
Community gathers for Coogee swim-out
A week after a shark attack that put a woman in hospital, the local community gathered at Coogee beach for a swim-out.
DNyuz
· Jun 23, 2026
40 People Drown in France as Heat Wave Persists
At least 40 people have drowned in France over the last five days as the country endured a scorching heat wave, Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s prime minister, said at an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Most of the drowning victims were young, many of them teenagers, and swimming in unsupervised areas. Mr. Lecornu called the []
Daily Mirror
· Jul 9, 2026
Great white sharks and deadly jellyfish 'could be heading for UK' as summer beach trips become 'dangerous'
EXCLUSIVE: Sharks, deadly jellyfish, poisonous algal blooms, and festering sewage could all make British beaches increasingly dangerous in the future, a weather expert has warned
Medical Daily
· Jul 8, 2026
Drowning Is the Leading Cause of Death in Children Under 5, and the Deadliest Weeks of the Year Are Beginning
Drowning is the 1 cause of death for children ages 1–4. July–August are peak months. CDC and AAP recommend designating a sober water watcher at every outdoor event.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
East Coast Shark Sightings Force Beach Closures as Summer 2026 Peaks
A sand tiger shark bit a Jones Beach swimmer on the Fourth of July weekend, and Rockaway Beach in Queens has closed 23 times since May with 16 shutdowns in the first five days of July alone. East Coast shark sightings are surging from Long Island to Connecticut as summer 2026 peaks.
Kotaku
· Jul 10, 2026
The Water In This 2002 Surfing Game Is Blowing People’s Minds
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BoingBoing
· Jun 26, 2026
Woman lying on beach run over by the person theoretically guarding lives
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Three boys dead after swimming accident at Arrabassada beach near Tarragona
Three boys dead after swimming accident at Arrabassada beach near Tarragona
The korea Herald News
· Jul 5, 2026
WSL brings surfing back to Korea with Siheung Open
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UrduPoint
· Jul 4, 2026
Youth drowned at Jandar Bari Waterfall; rescue operation underway
Youth drowned at Jandar Bari Waterfall; rescue operation underway
RTL Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Rising drownings in France: Latest developments in Europe's heatwave
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The Local Italy
· Jun 25, 2026
MAP: The polluted Italian beaches to avoid this summer
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JFeed
· Jun 23, 2026
Summer Mortality Spike: 40 Dead in France Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave
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CityNews Montreal
· Jul 3, 2026
Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack
A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack Friday at a New York City beach, prompting authorities to temporarily close the beach. The attack at Jones Beach comes a day after multiple shark sightings were reported at other New York City and Long Island beaches. The person was swimming at Jones [] The post Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Nepal News
· Jul 11, 2026
भियतनाममा डुंगा पल्टिँदा १५ जनाको मृत्यु
हनोई। भियतनामको दक्षिणी फु क्वोक टापु नजिक डुंगा पल्टिँदा १५ जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ। स्थानीय सञ्चारमाध्यम ‘भीएनएक्सप्रेस’ का अनुसार पर्यटक बोकेको डुंगा शनिबार दिउँसो दुर्घटना भएको हो। डुंगामा ३२ भारतीय पर्यटकसहित चालक दल र सेवाकर्मी गरी ३६ जना यात्रारत थिए। दुर्घटनापछि २१ जनाको सकुशल उद्धार गरिएको छ भने १५ जनाको शव फेला परेको छ। घटनापछि []
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· Jul 9, 2026
A dozen NYC beaches warn of high bacteria levels in water after heavy rain
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The Watchers
· Jun 23, 2026
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Vanguard News
· Jun 29, 2026
Navy rescues several victims of building collapse in Lagos
Photographs sent of rescued victims showed more than 10 victims, including children, receiving treatment at a Navy hospital. The post Navy rescues several victims of building collapse in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
Fox News
· Jul 4, 2026
Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend
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BNO News
· Jul 11, 2026
All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri
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RedState
· Jun 26, 2026
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Who Helped Save 165 at Camp Mystic to Receive Pat Tillman Award
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Who Helped Save 165 at Camp Mystic to Receive Pat Tillman Award
The Tico Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Surfer in Costa Rica Survives Needlefish Strike to the Heart
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Sky News
· Jun 23, 2026
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/heatwave-latest-amber-weather-warnings-for-extreme-heat-come-into-force-13555802?postid=11925347#liveblog-body'>Forty people drown in France in a week as country endures hottest night for 79 years</a>
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/heatwave-latest-amber-weather-warnings-for-extreme-heat-come-into-force-13555802?postid=11925347#liveblog-body'>Forty people drown in France in a week as country endures hottest night for 79 years</a>
GB News
· Jul 3, 2026
Man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman Jean Hanlon in Crete after 17-year mystery
A Greek man has been found guilty of murdering a Scottish woman in Crete 17 years after her body was discovered. Jean Hanlon’s body was found in water off Heraklion in March 2009.A 54-year-old man was found guilty following a four-day trial at the Lasithi Law Courts in Neapoli.He will not be named until the court process, including appeals, is concluded.This is a breaking story, more to follow... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Fortune
· Jul 7, 2026
Swimmer bitten in suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, prompting brief closure as the U.S. battles record-breaking heat
The attack, which caused non-life-threatening injuries, follows multiple shark sightings at other New York beaches this week.
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