France reports more than 300 drownings during the summer season, with the tally rising compared with the previous year. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari says there have been 301 drownings since June 19.
The minister links the increase to the heatwaves affecting Europe, saying the figure is a “sad toll” and that it aligns with repeated heatwave events. She presents the number as a 14% rise from the summer of 2025, according to her comments on France Inter radio.
Across the outlets provided, the core points are consistent: the number of drownings exceeds 300, the period runs from June 19 through the summer to date, and the higher count is attributed to heatwave conditions. No additional alternative explanations, regional breakdowns, or specific policy responses are included in the supplied excerpts.
