In water-loving Switzerland, about 50 people drown every year

Summer activities on Switzerland’s lakes and rivers are hugely popular, but their dangers are sometimes underestimated. Every year, about 50 drownings are recorded. Here are the main characteristics of these incidents. Whether paddleboarding across Lake Neuchâtel, floating through Bern on the River Aare, or plunging into the turquoise pools of Ticino's Verzasca Valley, Switzerland's lakes and rivers help define the summer season. The popularity of swimming and other water activities comes with…