A Saudi citizen has drowned in Lake Geneva, with the Kingdom’s consulate in Switzerland confirming the incident and coordinating the body’s repatriation. No details about the victim or the circumstances were disclosed. This follows a separate 2024 tragedy where a Saudi doctor drowned in Brienz Lake, highlighting growing concerns around water safety for tourists in Switzerland.
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