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Germany : Rescuers record deadly weekend for swimmers

Hamburg, Germany - June 11, 2013: In Hamburg, the first signs of the flood disaster 2013 are seen. While many towns and cities have been flooded in Germany, people in Hamburg are still waiting on the tidal waves, which is expected in the coming days. Guests at the Cafe "Strandperle" on the beach of the river Elbe are still relaxing and enjoying the nice weather.

Germany’s top water rescue agency has sounded the alarm after a particularly deadly weekend — with more hot weather on the way.
record deadly weekend for swimmers

Germany’s top water rescue agency has sounded the alarm after a particularly deadly weekend — with more hot weather on the way.

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Two DLRG rescuers looking out for swimmers in trouble at Hooksiel beach on the North Sea beach
The DLRG describes itself as the world’s largest voluntary water rescue


After a brief period of sunny weather, the German Life Saving Association (DLRG) says the country saw one of the worst periods for fatalities at swimming spots in a decade.

It was the deadliest weekend so far this year, with rescuers lamenting a growing trend of tragedies and more sweltering weather on the way.

Meanwhile, Germany’s Friedrich Merz continues a string of summit debuts as chancellor, as he meets EU counterparts in Brussels.

Back home, lawmakers in Germany’s lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, are set to debate troop deployments and the latest situation in the Middle East.

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