French authorities say they have recovered the body of a man from a canal in Paris that has become a popular swimming spot during early summer heat. Police report that the body is found on Saturday in the Canal Saint-Martin, located in the north of the city centre. The canal’s banks have recently seen large numbers of bathers and swimmers, as residents and tourists look for places to cool off amid record or unusually high temperatures.
Police say members of the fire brigade bring the man’s body to the surface. Officials add that the body appears badly swollen, which they say suggests the man has been in the water for several days. The authorities’ statements are limited to the discovery and recovery; no information is provided in the reports about the man’s identity, cause of death, or any investigation details. Local and international coverage repeats the same key information: the location (Canal Saint-Martin), the time of discovery (early Saturday), the presence of firefighters in the recovery, and signs indicating a multi-day time in the water.
