Drowning

Finland

HOT SUMMER

Finland recorded one drowning death per day in June

The Nomad Today 7/5/21

According to the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation, around half of those who die by drowning are under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident

Finland

JUHANNUS

Eight people drowned in Finland over Midsummer weekend

The Nomad Today 6/27/21

The Southwest Finland police department reported incidents caused by drunkenness and intoxication, such as fights outside bars, drunk driving, suicidal behavior and noise-related complaints

World

ACCIDENTS

Six men drown in Sweden after falling through ice on lake

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/28/21

Two men had been fishing on Friday and had not returned from the trip.

Finland

Police found a drowned woman with the help of a drone

The Nomad Today 11/5/19

The cause of death is still under investigation.

Finland

More drowning deaths in the land of thousands of lakes

The Nomad Today 8/12/19

According to preliminary figures, in July Finland registered 20 cases of death by accidental drowning. Six children under the age of 15 lost their lives so far this summer. Experts recommend to…