The Local France https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed British expat drowns swimming in French lake A British expat drowned in a lake in the south of France, it was revealed on Thursday, just days after a rugby player from the UK drowned on a French beach after being hit by a giant wave. https://www.thelocal.fr/20150813/british-tourist-drowns-in-french-lake Thu, 13 Aug 2015 18:51:42 +0200 british-tourist-drowns-in-french-lake Tourists warned of risks of swimming in the Med Authorities have urged beach-goers in France to be on their guard after a series of drownings in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic in recent weeks. Many holidaymakers are oblivious to the dangers. https://www.thelocal.fr/20150810/tourists-warned-after-series-of-drownings-in-med Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:23:21 +0200 tourists-warned-after-series-of-drownings-in-med British boy fights for life in French hospital A six-year-old British boy was fighting for his life in a French hospital on Wednesday after being found unconscious in a swimming pool aboard a cruise ship off the country's Atlantic coast. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140528/british-cruise-ship-pool-hospital Wed, 28 May 2014 11:05:00 +0200 british-cruise-ship-pool-hospital Fourteen die as France's drowning death toll soars The summer in France continues to be marred by tragedy after another 14 people drowned in the country's waters over the weekend. The number of drownings now stands at 89 since July 1st, according to the latest figures. The government has issued appeals for caution. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130805/fourteen-drown-as-summer-death-toll-reaches-89 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:51:00 +0200 fourteen-drown-as-summer-death-toll-reaches-89