Portuguese health authorities (DGS) have issued a warning regarding the increased risk of drownings, particularly during the current heatwave. They emphasize that factors like heat, fatigue, and dehydration can impair judgment and increase risk-taking behavior near the water. The DGS highlights the deceptively quick and silent nature of drowning, stressing it is not the dramatic struggle often depicted. Tragically, seventeen individuals have already lost their lives at Portuguese beaches between May and July. Authorities are urging beachgoers to exercise extreme caution, stay hydrated, and be aware of their limitations. These recommendations aim to reduce incidents and ensure a safer summer for all.