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Portugal’s 57 drowning deaths ahead of peak summer season a ‘near record high’ 

16 June 2026 at 09:48
Eric, one of the two lifeguards while on duty with the strong waves in the background

Fifty-seven people drowned in Portugal between January 1 and May 31, placing 2026 on course to match one of the country’s deadliest years for water-related fatalities, according to provisional data

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