Overview

• On July 2, a 23-year-old Paris-region man disappeared while swimming off Deauville and was found dead after a two-hour search by firefighters, a Dragon 76 helicopter, SNSM and CRS teams.
• A 43-year-old homeless man drowned in the Seine at Alfortville on July 1 despite nearly two hours of rescue efforts, and a judicial inquiry has been opened by the local police.
• An 18-year-old swimmer was recovered in cardiopulmonary arrest in the basin olympique at Vaires-sur-Marne—where swimming is forbidden by prefectural decree—after falling underwater on July 1.
• SEM Île-de-France loisirs managers report that prominent signage and daily security patrols have failed to prevent people from entering the deep, dangerous waters at Vaires-sur-Marne.
• Authorities have mobilized extensive rescue resources—including boats, drones, divers and medical teams—and offered psychological support to families as investigations continue and prevention measures are reviewed.