The extreme heat that swept across Europe last month has led to a record number of drownings in several countries. In Germany, 99 people died in June, according to official statistics.
The country "had not recorded so many drownings since the heat wave in June 2003," the national lifesaving society (DLRG) wrote in a statement.
According to the organisation, 90 percent of the victims were men and many were under 30 years old.
"Men are more likely to take risks and underestimate the dangers. They also go into the water more often under the influence of alcohol or other drugs," said DLRG chairwoman Ute Vogt.
The heatwave has also had consequences in France. Since June 19, 139 people have died by drowning, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.
