Man held after four bodies found in River Seine

Aug 20, 2025
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Man held after four bodies found in River Seine
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Man held after four bodies found in River Seine

Police Make Grisly Discovery in Parisian River

Police in Paris have detained a man after four bodies were found in the Seine River within the past month.

The deaths are currently being treated as suspicious, with police believing the victims were canoeists exploring the river.

The Evolution of Paris' Responses to River Deaths

The Parisian police have been increasing safety measures around the river in recent years, installing life rings and safety advice at various popular access points.

While these measures have helped reduce the number of accidental deaths in the river, safety experts have called for further action to be taken.

Original source: BBC News