a fisherman on foot swept away by the tide loses his life on the Ile de Ré | EUROtoday
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UAn 80-year-old man misplaced his life this Sunday March 10 whereas fishing on foot on the island of Ré, in Charente-Maritime. This fanatic was based mostly within the city of Sainte-Marie, in accordance with info from France Bleu.
Firefighters reported that he was swept away by the tide on La Cible seaside in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Despite the fast intervention of emergency providers, together with a Dragon 17 helicopter in flight on the time of the accident, they had been sadly unable to resuscitate him. Details relating to the person's demise stay unknown.
“Don’t be surprised”
The Atlantic coast has been hit by a serious phenomenon of excessive tides since Saturday March 9. The Atlantic maritime prefecture requires warning in a message revealed on X. “Prudence and vigilance throughout your journeys to the ocean and on the coast. Don't let your self be stunned. »
#HighTides �� | Return of spring tides with coefficients of as much as 116, from Saturday March 9 to Thursday March 14.
⚠️ Caution and vigilance throughout your outings at sea and on the coast. Don't be stunned!
In case of emergency at sea, dial #1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣ pic.twitter.com/LbD1qwKEfm
— Maritime Prefecture and Chief Command ATLANT (@premar_ceclant) March 8, 2024
High tides will attain their highest level on Monday and Tuesday with coefficients of 116. Risks of overflowing are to be feared within the Gironde and Seudre estuaries, which has led the authorities to concern an orange alert for floods and floods. In the area.
https://www.lepoint.fr/environnement/intemperies-un-pecheur-a-pied-emporte-par-la-maree-perd-la-vie-sur-l-ile-de-re-10-03-2024-2554660_1927.php