Number of drownings spikes as Swedes cool off in hot weather
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Warm temperatures over the last two weeks have led many Swedes to head to the nearest lake or beach to cool off.
Unfortunately, this has led to some gloomy statistics ‒ drownings have increased, with on average one per day occurring in the last fortnight, according to the Swedish Lifesaving Society.
"We can see that the number of drownings has increased a lot, and the reason behind that is the nice weather we've seen across the country," Göran Bertilsson, from the Lifesaving Society, told public broadcaster Ekot.
He added that boats and paddleboards have also become more common, which increases the risk of swimming accidents.
Bertilsson advised swimmers to keep an eye on each other, especially children who can't swim.
"You need to keep an eye on your children all the time, especially when there are a lot of people swimming," he said. "If you're looking at your phone you can't watch your kids at the same time."
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