drowning deaths
Coverage of drowning deaths in the Nexus archive.
- Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave
Germany recorded 99 drowning deaths in June, primarily among young men, during a heatwave with temperatures reaching 41.7C. The extreme temperatures in Europe also led to the early closure of the Eiffel Tower.
- B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use
B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths compared to other Canadian provinces in 2026, with 30 drownings reported so far, a 50% rise from the same period last year. Safety groups are urging the use of life-jackets.
- France counts 74 drowning deaths since June 18 amid record-breaking heatwave
France has recorded 74 drowning deaths since June 18 due to a record-breaking heatwave. The heatwave is ongoing, with rooftop scenes observed in Lyon, central France, on June 27, 2026.
- France records 40 drowning deaths as Europe swelters under heat wave
France recorded 40 drowning deaths as Europe experiences a heat wave linked to human-caused climate change, according to the UN climate agency, which warns that the next five years will likely break more heat records.