# Swimmer safety
Practical safety for people in the water: rip currents, visibility, night swimming and children.
Two boats collided off Batroun, one person injured — 27 Sep 2019. Batroun shore. Verified from a published source: Lebanon Debate — https://www.lebanondebate.com/article/453866-article. Full record: https://safesealebanon.org/incidents/c5854462-50a2-44b0-877c-c40b01960440
Fisherman drowned off Arida coast — 10 Feb 2022. Arida coast. Verified from a published source: L’Orient Today — https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1290347/fisherman-drowns-off-the-coast-of-arida-north-lebanon.html. Full record: https://safesealebanon.org/incidents/ab58733b-eb0c-4635-8a1f-0684b55adae4
Three drowned and four rescued at Ramlet el-Baida after swimming despite a bathing ban — 27 Apr 2024. Ramlet el-Baida / Jnah, Beirut. Verified from a published source: L’Orient-Le Jour — https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1411998/les-recherches-se-poursuivent-pour-retrouver-deux-noyes-a-ramlet-el-baida.html. Full record: https://safesealebanon.org/incidents/fdc3c2fd-1ca5-4ee5-80ee-64a1b5de46b7
Fisherman drowned near Palm Island off Tripoli — 19 Jun 2024. Palm Island / Tripoli coast. Verified from a published source: L’Orient Today — https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1418052/civil-defense-finds-body-of-man-missing-since-wednesday-off-tripoli-coast.html. Full record: https://safesealebanon.org/incidents/5296b689-8a6e-4a1d-be22-0aa069adefbd
One drowned and three injured off the Sour coast — 15 Sep 2024. Sour (Tyre) coast. Verified from a published source: L’Orient Today — https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1427217/one-drowns-three-injured-off-sours-coast.html. Full record: https://safesealebanon.org/incidents/1c1495d6-fe7c-4d57-a761-61aa65807ac8
Drowning fatality reported on the Amchit coast — 29 May 2026. Amchit coastline, Jbeil district. Verified from a published source: L’Orient Today — https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1508350/civil-defense-recovers-body-of-drowning-victim-in-amchit.html. Full record: https://safesealebanon.org/incidents/693f3698-1e98-4d0c-a41e-5ea3febc7a8d
Woman sustains back fractures in jet ski accident off Jounieh Bay — 28 Jun 2026. Jounieh Bay. Verified from a published source: MTV Lebanon — https://www.mtv.com.lb/news/1712031. Full record: https://safesealebanon.org/incidents/6cdd84be-d8c9-4e34-8fd8-6d0317c4140f
Woman rescued after jet ski overturns off Abdeh — 18 Jul 2026. Abdeh coast, Akkar. Verified from a published source: MTV Lebanon — https://www.mtv.com.lb/news/1718820. Full record: https://safesealebanon.org/incidents/a7b0692d-1048-4b34-a9c5-54796be7e0b4
Safety tip — children: keep children within arm's reach in the water, even in shallow water, and agree on one adult who is watching at all times. Jet skis must stay well clear of bathing areas: https://safesealebanon.org/safety/jet-ski-regulations
Safety tip — night and alcohol: most drowning reports we hold involve poor visibility, no lifeguard, or swimming after drinking. If nobody on shore can see you, nobody can rescue you. More: https://safesealebanon.org/safety/lebanon-sea-safety
Safety tip — boat traffic: a swimmer's head is almost invisible from a boat at speed. Stay inside marked swimming areas where they exist, swim close to shore, and use a bright cap or tow float. What the law requires: https://safesealebanon.org/safety/boat-laws
Safety tip — rip currents: if the water pulls you away from shore, do not swim straight back. Swim parallel to the beach until the pull stops, then come in at an angle. Wave and shout for help early. More: https://safesealebanon.org/safety/swimmer-safety