Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave
Germany recorded nearly 100 drowning deaths in June, the highest toll in over two decades, as extreme heatwaves drove people to seek relief in water. The majority of victims were young men, contributing to a broader European trend of heat-related fatalities and drowning incidents during the summer.
People by Lake Walchensee in Bavaria this month. German authorities said 40 of those who drowned in June were under 30 years old. Photograph: Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto/Shutterstock People by Lake Walchensee in Bavaria this month. German authorities said 40 of those who drowned in June were under 30 years old. Photograph: Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Europe Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years as new extreme temperatures force early closure of Eiffel Tower
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