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Prevention of drownings during periods of high heat
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Even though the heatwave alert has been lifted, the risk of drowning remains high. It is crucial to prefer supervised swimming areas and to follow lifeguards' instructions. In case of emergency, dial 15, 18, or 112.
Emergency instructions
In an emergency, immediately dial 15, 18, or 112.
Even though the heatwave alert has been lifted and intense heat is decreasing, the risk of drowning remains high. Swimming in unauthorized or unsupervised areas can have serious consequences.
Key points:
- Dangers such as currents, tides, fatigue, and lack of vigilance are often underestimated.
- To protect yourself and your loved ones:
- Choose supervised swimming areas.
- Accompany young children in the water.
- Check swimming conditions with lifeguards.
- Obey swimming flags and lifeguard instructions.
In case of emergency, call 15, 18, or 112 immediately. More information at sports.gouv.fr/prevention-des-noyades.
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