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Catalonia records 24 drownings this summer, with Costa Daurada accounting for most deaths
Since the official start of the bathing season on 15 June, 24 people have died from drowning in Catalonia: 13 on beaches, eight in pools and three in inland waters. Ten of the beach deaths occurred on the Costa Daurada, two on the Costa Brava and one on the Costa Central. Injuries from drowning rose sharply, up 31 % on beaches and 80 % in pools compared with the same period last year.
The Generalitat de Catalunya has intensified its prevention campaign, launching the “A l’aigua, fem equip” programme and reinforcing recommendations from Protecció Civil: swim with supervision, use patrolled zones, respect red‑flag warnings, avoid alcohol before entering the water and keep children under constant adult watch.
The surge in fatalities and injuries, especially among older adults, prompted officials to urge the public to adopt heightened safety measures throughout the summer.
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A l’aigua, fem equip · Catalan beaches · Catalonia · Costa Daurada · Generalitat de Catalunya · Lloret de Mar · Protecció Civil · Tarragona
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Generalitat de Catalunya launched the “A l’aigua, fem equip” campaign urging swimmers to use patrolled zones, respect red‑flag warnings, avoid alcohol and keep children under constant adult watch. www.diaridetarragona.com · radiopalafrugell.cat · www.3cat.cat · www.diarimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Protecció Civil recommended specific safety steps such as supervising children, avoiding inflatables, and limiting access to private pools without adult supervision. radiopalafrugell.cat · www.diarimes.com · www.diaridetarragona.com · www.3cat.cat
- [DISPUTED] A total of 24 drowning deaths were recorded in Catalonia this summer: 13 on beaches, eight in pools and three in inland waters. radiopalafrugell.cat · www.diarimes.com
- [DISPUTED] A total of 25 drowning deaths were recorded in Catalonia this summer: 13 on beaches, eight in pools and four in inland waters. www.3cat.cat
- [● 4 SOURCES] Injuries from drowning increased 31 % on beaches and 80 % in pools compared with the same period last year. www.diaridetarragona.com · radiopalafrugell.cat · www.3cat.cat · www.diarimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two recent drownings at Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar and Ponent beach in Cunit raised the beach death toll to 15. www.gerio.cat
- [● 5 SOURCES] 13 people died from drowning on Catalan beaches between 15 June and 24 July. www.diaridetarragona.com · radiopalafrugell.cat · www.3cat.cat · www.diarimes.com · www.gerio.cat
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ten of the 13 beach drowning deaths occurred on the Costa Daurada. www.diaridetarragona.com · www.3cat.cat · www.diarimes.com · radiopalafrugell.cat
- [DISPUTED] 3 people died in inland waters such as rivers, ponds or a reservoir. www.diaridetarragona.com · radiopalafrugell.cat · www.diarimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] 8 people died in pools, most of them in private pools. www.diaridetarragona.com · radiopalafrugell.cat · www.3cat.cat · www.diarimes.com