Sixteen people drowned in Finland in June, according to preliminary figures reported by Yle News. The total is twice as high as in the same month last year, making it a worrying early summer snapshot for water safety in the country.

The figures cover the whole country, but the preliminary data do not yet explain the circumstances behind each case. As the summer season continues, the numbers are likely to draw attention to swimming safety, boating risks and the importance of supervision near water.