France links sharp rise in 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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"Many deadly accidents have occurred in areas that are not authorised or supervised for swimming."
— Marina Ferrari , Politician
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A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
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