Germany records 26 swimming deaths during record-hot weekend

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2026-06-29

Hanover, Germany (dpa) - At least 26 people died while swimming in Germany over the weekend, according to the German Life Saving Association (DLRG), as the country clocked record-breaking temperatures. The DLRG figures, released on Monday, cover the period from Friday to Sunday and include people who were reported missing and who have not yet been found. The association said seven fatal accidents were reported on Thursday already. Eight people w......

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