Ten drown in Poland over weekend

Ten people drowned this weekend as Poles took to lakes, rivers and the Baltic Sea to beat scorching temperatures, police data showed on Monday.

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PAP/Marcin Bielecki

On Sunday, five drowning deaths were reported nationwide, up from three a day earlier, according to the Government Centre for Security (RCB).

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Od początku kwietnia woda pochłonęła już 2⃣0⃣0⃣ żyć❗

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Since the beginning of April, 200 people have drowned throughout the country, authorities said.

According to officials, alcohol is among the main causes of swimmers drowning in Poland.

Deaths most often occur in bathing areas not patrolled by lifeguards, state news agency PAP reported.

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Source: IAR, PAP, TVP Info