More people drowned in September this year

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More people drowned in September this year
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Six people drowned in September. This is shown by the Swedish Lifesaving Society's preliminary compilation. Last year, three people died in drowning accidents in September.

In total, 71 people have drowned this year, compared to 60 people during the same period last year.

In September, two women and four men drowned. This occurred both at bathing sites and in boat accidents.

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