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Catalan Beaches Record Two Fatal Drownings as Summer Deaths Rise

Authorities have warned swimmers to stay within guarded zones following a surge in summer drownings on Catalan beaches.

Los efectivos de Emergencia tratando de reanimar al hombre
La playa de Calonge i Sant Antoni
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Overview

  • On Saturday around 14:30, a 65-year-old man was found floating at Buguenvil·lia beach in Cas Català, and lifeguard and paramedic efforts failed to revive him.
  • An 80-year-old swimmer collapsed after exiting the water at Calonge i Sant Antoni beach in Girona later that day, and resuscitation by SEM units and Mossos d’Esquadra was unsuccessful.
  • The Calonge death raises Catalonia’s beach fatality count to 19 since June 15, compared with 14 at the same stage last year.
  • Preliminary reports in Cas Català indicate the first victim may have suffered a sudden indisposition before drowning, with final causes pending autopsy.
  • Protecció Civil has advised swimmers to bathe only in guarded areas and to alert lifeguards or call 112 at the first sign of distress.