France reports 74 drowning deaths since June 18 during record heatwave
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Le Monde with AP and AFP
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France has reported at least 74 drowning deaths since June 18 amid a severe heatwave, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Most drownings occurred in unauthorized, unsupervised bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and ponds, with some also in private pools. The deaths come as much of western Europe experiences a record-breaking "heat dome" with temperatures exceeding 40°C, arriving earlier than usual in the summer season.
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bskyFrance reports 74 drowning deaths since June 18 during record heatwavelemonde.frKey quotes
· 3 pulledAt least 74 people have drowned in France amid a severe heatwave since June 18
Most of the deaths occurred 'in unauthorized, unsupervised bodies of water such as rivers, lakes and ponds'
Much of western Europe has been baking under a 'heat dome' this week, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in many places
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