Man's body found in Seine amid PSG celebrations; another rescued critically injured
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A man's body was found in the Seine River in Paris during celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's championship win.
- Another man was rescued from the Seine in critical condition after jumping in to celebrate.
- The incidents occurred amidst broader public disorder following the football club's victory.
Tragedy struck during Paris Saint-Germain's championship celebrations as a man's body was recovered from the Seine River. The discovery was made Sunday morning near the Pont Louis-Philippe in the 4th arrondissement. Police sources confirmed the finding, which was initially reported by Le Parisien. Surveillance footage showed the unidentified victim jumping into the water alone at dawn. The cause of his death is currently under investigation.
In a separate incident during the same festivities, another man jumped into the Seine from the Quai Saint-Bernard in the 5th arrondissement. He reportedly entered the water to follow a friend and celebrate PSG's victory. Marine firefighters rescued him in cardio-respiratory arrest. Despite immediate medical attention from the SAMU, his condition was described as critical with a life-threatening prognosis upon arrival at the Pitiรฉ-Salpรชtriรจre hospital.
These somber events unfolded against a backdrop of public disorder that marred the celebrations following PSG's win. The football club's victory, intended as a joyous occasion, was overshadowed by violence and these tragic incidents along the riverbanks. The full extent of the consequences of the evening's celebrations is still being assessed.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.