Two people die at Llevant beach in Cunit and Justell cove in l'Hospitalet de l'Infant

Two men aged 70 and 37 have drowned this Friday on the Catalan beaches. The first incident occurred at Llevant beach in Cunit and the second at Justell cove in L'Hospitalet de l'Infant.

The bathers are among the 8 drowning victims since the beginning of the season, June 15. This figure raises an alarm about safety in the bathing areas of the Catalan coast.

Details of the incidents in Cunit and L'Hospitalet de l'Infant

How did the drowning happen at Llevant beach in Cunit?

The 70-year-old man, of Chinese nationality, fainted while entering the water around 3:30 p.m. The area had surveillance and a green flag, indicating safe conditions for swimming. Despite this, he died at the beach.

What happened at Justell cove in L'Hospitalet de l'Infant?

The second drowning took place at 5:30 p.m. The victim, a 37-year-old man of Romanian nationality, was rescued unconscious by lifeguards and taken to Torn beach. At that time there was a yellow flag, which signals caution.

The state of the beaches and safety this summer

Why is the beach flag relevant in these cases?

The green flag indicates safe conditions, while the yellow warns of caution. In the first incident, the bather was in a zone with a green flag; in the second, with a yellow flag. This discrepancy calls into question the perception of safety.

What surveillance measures are in place on Catalan beaches?

Beaches like Cunit and L'Hospitalet de l'Infant have lifeguard and surveillance services. Despite this, mortality from drowning remains a problem that concerns local emergency services.

Context and statistics on Catalan beaches

How does this number of deaths compare this summer?

With 8 drownings since June 15, the summer season presents a significant number of victims. This data is worrying and highlights the need to strengthen prevention and bathing education.

What is the reaction of emergency services?

Emergency teams acted quickly in both cases, but the tragedy was inevitable. This highlights the complexity and unpredictability of aquatic accidents, even in supervised areas.

Drownings on Catalan beaches are not a minor issue. Even though there is surveillance, the risk persists and reminds us that the guard should never be lowered.

These figures are a call to attention for citizens and local authorities. Beach safety depends on everyone, and it is essential to increase efforts to prevent more victims.

Source of the article: Editorial | ACN