After more than 100 years, Parisians were seen jumping into the Seine river legally, as it was thrown open for public swimming in designated areas on Saturday. Swimming in the river was banned since 1923 because of concerns over pollution and river navigation
Joyful Parisians jumped into the river legally for the first time in more than a hundred years. Pic/PTI
After more than 100 years, Parisians were seen jumping into the Seine river legally, as it was thrown open for public swimming in designated areas on Saturday. Swimming in the river was banned since 1923 because of concerns over pollution and river navigation.
“It’s so nice to swim in the heart of the city, especially with the high temperatures we’ve been having lately,” said Amine Hocini, a 25-year-old construction worker from Paris. However while some applauded, others remained sceptical. “I won’t risk it quite frankly,” said Francois Fournier, who observed the scene from a bridge above.
“I’ve seen things you can’t imagine floating in the Seine, so I’ll wait for it to be really squeaky clean.” The return to swimming in the river follows a 14,000 crore cleanup project tied to last year’s Olympics. Environmental authorities confirmed bacteria levels were well below official thresholds.
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