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Heat drives illegal swimming in Paris canal

On 27 May, residents swam illegally in Paris’s Saint-Martin canal to cool off as temperatures neared 33C.
WHO: Residents in central Paris
WHAT: Residents swam in the Saint-Martin canal despite rules prohibiting swimming
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 3:58 AM ET
WHERE: Saint-Martin canal, central Paris
WHY: Exceptional May heat raised temperatures to around 33C, prompting people to cool off in the canal.

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