The weather was very hot this weekend. Many people went into the water to cool down. Many bad accidents happened there.
At least 26 people died while swimming in Germany. All of them were men or boys. Experts say: Men often think they are stronger. They take too many risks.
Rescuers found a 17-year-old boy dead in a lake in Lower Saxony. A man died in a lake in Bavaria. He could not swim. An old man also died in a lake in Bavaria.
Rescuers are looking for 2 missing men in Saxony. They use divers. They also use a water drone. A water drone is a small machine that looks under water. Helpers in Berlin are looking for a swimmer in a river.
Many people also die in Austria while swimming. 25 people already died there this year. This is more than last year. Rivers are very dangerous. Rivers have strong currents.
Experts give tips for safety in the water. Take a floating ball for help. Put fences around private pools. This stops children from falling into the water unseen.
