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Paris reopens Seine River for public swimming

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Parisians have begun bathing in the Seine for the first time in over 100 years after a ban was lifted. The French capital has created three swimming zones along the river as part of its Olympic legacy.

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  • Paris has reopened the Seine River for public swimming after more than a century. 8s
  • Three official swimming zones have been established as part of the city's Olympic legacy. 38s
  • River clean-up efforts have improved local biodiversity, with some fish and plant species returning. 53s
  • Health experts warn that the water is not tested for all hazards, and vulnerable groups should avoid swimming. 1m 8s
  • The initiative is part of a global trend as cities adapt to rising temperatures by opening urban rivers for swimming. 1m 43s
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