14,000 Drowning Cases Recorded on Moroccan Beaches During Summer Season
Moroccan beaches have experienced alarming figures this season regarding drowning incidents, prompting the General Directorate of Civil Protection to issue warnings to beachgoers and tighten surveillance measures. Recent statistics from May 1 to July 15 reveal a significant disparity between monitored and unmonitored areas, highlighting the urgent need to enhance safety on the beaches.
The General Directorate of Civil Protection reported that during the period from May 1 to July 15, there were 14,040 drowning incidents, with rescue teams managing to save 13,970 individuals. Unfortunately, there were 49 fatalities, and 21 people remain missing.
The majority of deaths and incidents occurred in unmonitored areas, accounting for 33 fatalities and 18 missing persons, compared to 16 deaths and three cases of missing individuals in monitored areas. This underscores the importance of having rescue teams and preventive measures in place at the beaches.
The Casablanca-Settat region recorded the highest number of drowning cases, totaling 3,144, including 14 deaths and 14 missing persons. Out of this, 2,541 cases were recorded in monitored areas and 603 in unmonitored areas, further confirming the need for increased surveillance at unprepared beaches.
As the peak of the summer season approaches, the General Directorate of Civil Protection emphasized the necessity of adhering to warnings from rescue teams. Continuous coordination with local authorities aims to ensure the safety of beachgoers and reduce incidents.
