June drownings in Germany highest in 23 years

Germany records 26 swimming deaths during record-hot weekend

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – At least 26 people died while swimming in Germany over the weekend, according to the German Life Saving Association (DLRG), as the country clocked record-breaking temperatures.

World : Several Die In Swimming Accidents As Heatwave Grips Germany

BERLIN, June 28 (Bernama-dpa) -- At least five people have died in swimming accidents in Germany since Friday, police said, as a heatwave sent many people to lakes and rivers to cool off, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.

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.

Freibad: The etiquette rules you need to know for Germany's outdoor pools

Swimming in an outdoor pool in Germany is one of the most popular summer past-times. Here are the rules and finer points of etiquette you need to know.

Gelombang haba ragut lebih 1,000 nyawa di Perancis

PARIS: Pihak berkuasa kesihatan Perancis pada Ahad memaklumkan kira-kira 1,000 kematian direkodkan ketika gelombang haba yang memecahkan rekod baharu melanda sebahagian besar Eropah Barat sejak beberapa hari lalu. Agensi itu berkata, kawasan yang diletakkan di bawah amaran merah akibat cuaca panas mencatatkan kesan paling buruk, dengan 85 peratus daripada kematian melibatkan individu berusia 65 tahun ... Read more The post Gelombang haba ragut lebih 1,000 nyawa di Perancis appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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.

17-year-old drowns in Fall River pond

The incident happened Sunday night. The post 17-year-old drowns in Fall River pond appeared first on Boston.com.

Europe Heat Wave Death Toll Surpasses 1,300 as France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths

PARIS, Jun 28: A deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adh...

Everything you need to know about swimming in the Seine in summer 2026

After a very popular launch in 2025, swimming in the River Seine in Paris will return this summer - here's what you need to know about the practicalities.

How Europe’s heatwaves are becoming deadly for children

As temperatures soar across Europe, drownings among children have become an increasing danger, as water temperatures can remain cold, and cold water shock is one of the biggest causes of drowning.

B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use

B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other provinces in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society. It says at least 30 people have drowned in the province so far in 2026, a 50 per cent increase from the same point last year.

Head trauma, water in lungs: Autopsy reveals Bengal girl raped, thrown into pond

Head trauma, water in lungs: Autopsy reveals Bengal girl raped, thrown into pond

More US children have been drowning in recent years

Child drowning deaths rose from about 750 in 2019 to more than 860 in 2024, the most recent year for which complete data is available. Some health leaders and advocates have been working to reverse the trend. (AP Video: Mary Conlon)

Cote d'Ivoire: Nearly 60 People Killed in Flooding Since May

[DW] Although the rainy season has only just begun, flooding has already killed dozens in the Ivory Coast.

France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years

Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years.

Swimmer found dead in Lac-Saint-Jean, bringing total drownings in Quebec to 30 so far in 2026

A 24-year-old man was found dead in Lac-Saint-Jean Monday after he went missing while swimming in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, bringing the total drownings in the province so far this year to 30. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) received a 911 call around 2:45 p.m. reporting a missing swimmer at a campsite near Île Belley. “According to our information, [] The post Swimmer found dead in Lac-Saint-Jean, bringing total drownings in Quebec to 30 so far in 2026 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Over 8,000 Civilians Killed In Ukrainian Strikes Since War Broke Out: Russia

From February 2022 to June 30, 2026, the total number of casualties reached 30,913, including about 8,434 fatalities

Indian student drowns in Germany; four questioned

Indian student drowns in Germany; four questioned

German doctor admits to killing 12 patients in high-profile trial

A German doctor admitted to having killed 12 patients nearly a year since the start of his high-profile trial at the Berlin Regional Court on Thursday. The 40-year-old palliative care doctor is charged with killing 15 patients in total – 12 women and three men – between September 2021 and July 2024. He is alleged to have administered a “lethal mixture of various drugs” to the victims, who were between 25 and 87 years old. Prosecutors also believe he set fires in some cases to try to obscure his...

Drownings are on the rise... and I've seen the reason why in my clinic. I can barely believe it: DR ELLIE CANNON

Drownings are on the rise... and I've seen the reason why in my clinic. I can barely believe it: DR ELLIE CANNON

Nepal: Indian Tourist Rohit Sharma Dies in Phewa Lake Drowning Months Before Wedding

Rohit Sharma, a 28-year-old man from Gaya, Bihar, drowned while swimming in Nepal's Phewa Lake in Pokhara during a trip with friends. The incident occurred months before his scheduled wedding in November-December. Rescue teams recovered him from the lake and doctors declared him dead at a hospital. The tragedy has left his family and Chichoura village in mourning.

Deaths climb to 20, affected individuals exceed 654,000 due to Super Typhoon Bavi, southwest monsoon

Fatalities have climbed to 20, while the number of affected individuals has exceeded 654,000 due to widespread flooding and landslides caused by the combined effects of Super Typhoon Bavi and the enhanced southwest monsoon, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday. Sarangani recorded 10 deaths, followed by Lanao del Sur with six, []

Drunk Riding Linked to Most Fatal E-Scooter Crashes in Sweden, Study Finds

Drunk Riding Linked to Most Fatal E-Scooter Crashes in Sweden, Study Finds

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as death rates have continued to fall since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 689 deaths for every 100,000 people in the US in 2025, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — the lowest rate recorded in more than a century of tracking. The age-adjusted rate has fallen 22 since 2021, landing about 4 lower than it was just before the pandemic in 2019.

At least 40 drown as most intense June heatwave on record hits France

At least 40 people have drowned in France since June 18, 2026, while seeking relief from an exceptional heatwave that has pushed temperatures to record levels across much of the country. Source

Earlier and more intense heatwaves drive expansion of swimming in Paris

Starting Saturday and continuing until the end of summer, swimming will be permitted in the Bassin de la Villette, at Bercy near the Bras Marie and just a few hundred meters from the Eiffel Tower, the Paris city hall announced.

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.

Hundreds of SUP Boarders to Conquer the Danube in Budapest

On July 4, 2026, paddleboarders will return to the Danube for the 11th Budapest SUP Festival, with hundreds of participants paddling through the heart of the capital from Római-part (Roman Beach) to Kopaszi Dam. In 2026, Kiteline SE will host Hungary’s largest and best-known SUP event, the Budapest SUP Festival, for the eleventh time, turizmus.com [] The post Hundreds of SUP Boarders to Conquer the Danube in Budapest appeared first on Hungary Today.

Life sentence confirmed for pizza store murderer

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- A life sentence has been finalized for a 42-year-old ...

Disabled woman feared drowned after falling off bridge near home in Dungun

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — A 47-year-old woman with a mental disability is feared to have drowned after allegedly fall...

‘Dry strokers’ are the gross swimmers plaguing UK pools and lidos

'A cloud of dirt would engulf the pool.'

WHO says over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday.

Labé : un jeune meurt par noyade dans la rivière de Kombawol

Un adolescent de 16 ans a trouvé la mort par noyade dans la rivière de Kombawol, située entre les préfectures de Labé et de Mali. Disparu après avoir plongé dans les eaux de cette rivière le dimanche 12 juillet 2026, son corps n’a été retrouvé que ce lundi, après 24 heures environ de recherches, rapporte le [] The post Labé : un jeune meurt par noyade dans la rivière de Kombawol first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Over 1,300 deaths linked to record-breaking European heatwave, WHO says

Over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since June 21 amid the record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said

Over 1,300 excess deaths linked to Europe heatwave: WHO

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 linked to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X on Sunday. The WHO is working with its members and partners to address the health threats posed by extreme heat through focusing on preparedness, prevention and stronger health system responses. #Trending

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.

Three-year-old found dead in car during France’s heatwave

ALBAWABA - The death count rises as Europe is facing one of its worst heatwaves in history - the latest victim of the incessant heat is a three-year-old child in a locked car...

The Likeliest Places Idaho Kids Will Drown This Summer

The Likeliest Places Idaho Kids Will Drown This Summer

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 []

Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east

Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western ​Europe was expected to move east after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany ‌have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as [] The post Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Excess deaths in Europe linked to record heatwave

Belgium, France and the Netherlands say around 3,700 excess deaths by the end of June were caused by extreme temperatures from the recent heatwave. France says it saw a 'clear increase' in deaths among those over 45 years old. Meanwhile, parts of Europe, including the UK, brace for more high temperatures this weekend. Paul Hawkins reports.