Event Brief
Two swimmers die in riptide incidents in Gironde
Filed: May 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: Two swimmers drowned after being caught in riptides along France’s Gironde coast as authorities warned of deadly currents.
WHO: French authorities
WHAT: Authorities warned of deadly riptides after two swimmers died in separate incidents and 31 people were rescued since Friday.
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
WHERE: Gironde coastline, southwestern France
WHY: Strong currents and riptides pulled swimmers away from shore into the open sea.
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