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France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
Valentina MoreauGlobal Style & Luxury EditorPublished Aug 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM EDT · 1 min read
France links sharp rise in drownings to prolonged heatwaves A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June. A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
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