Soaring temperatures in Poland over the summer season has led to people seeking out way to cool down. Jumping into and swimming in rivers, lakes and the sea is one way but tragically, this summer, has led to 380 people losing their lives by drowning.
Mariusz Sokolowski, spokesman for the Police Headquarters, said, “It’s been the most tragic season in years. Many people tried to prove that they were champion swimmers but failed.” He also pointed out that alcohol and recklessness were contributory to the deaths as well.
July was the worst month as far as drownings were concerned. Temperatures in Poland soared past 30 degrees Celsius and 260 people drowned during that time.
Sokolowski said, “People looked for relief from the heat in water but many chose unguarded beaches."
In 2009 a total of 468 people drowned in Poland. This year, throughout the whole year and not just the summer season, a total of 586 people have lost their lives swimming in dangerous waters.
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