Dramatic Uptick in Drowning Deaths Across Spain Raises Alarm for Safety Interventions
Madrid, Spain – A significant increase in drowning incidents has been observed in Spain during the first six months of 2024, local authorities reported. The Royal Spanish Federation of Rescue and Lifesaving (RFESS) documented 198 fatalities due to drowning from January through June, marking a 16% rise compared with the first half of the previous year. June alone saw 61 drownings, the second highest monthly figure since the peak of 70 deaths recorded in June …