When temperatures exceed 30°C, the urge to take a dip in the Seine or in the canals of Paris can be quite strong. Just look at the numerous wild swimmers we've spotted diving from the bridges of the Canal Saint-Martin since the heatwave began. But beware: these areas are neither pools nor beaches. Besides being strictly prohibited, swimming outside of designated areas poses real dangers to your safety, your health… and even your bank account!
Dangers Galore
In recent days, on a detour through one of the canals of Paris, you may have noticed groups, often young (very young), taking a plunge — often fully dressed for those less prepared!
ash; in the murky waters of the capital. The only downside is that it's not without risks. Indeed, daring swimmers often take a plunge, only to land in shallow waters filled with hard and sharp objects: bikes, branches, glass…Voir cette publication sur Instagram
And these wastes aren't the only risk, as the Canal Saint-Martin is also a space often crossed by boats, and it features a number of locks, which can create strong currents and simply pull someone under. Even the plants in the area could wrap around the bodies of swimmers, preventing them from surfacing. And it’s the rescuers themselves who say that this complicates rescue operations.
A jump that can cost you dearly
On top of the risks to you (because we assure you that breaking your neck on a bike lying at the bottom of the water is not the most glorious or pleasant way to go), and for your health (after all, we still don’t know what the waters of the Seine hide in terms of bacteria), a little trip in the
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