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France links sharp risein drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
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Europe — BBC News
Europe
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
Read full story on BBC News →
Europe — BBC News
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
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Source: BBC News. Published 23 Aug 2026, 05:39 pm.
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