[HIGHLIGHTS] The number of bathing deaths in Germany has increased significantly

At least 378 people drowned in Germany in 2023 - significantly more than the year before. In 2022 there were still 355 fatal swimming accidents, as the German Life Saving Society (DLRG) announced.

Inland waters such as lakes and rivers were more dangerous than the North and Baltic Seas - 90 percent of the deaths occurred there. According to the information, 135 people drowned. in rivers in 20 23, compared to 105 the year. before. There were an unusually high number of accidents after the last summer holidays.