French Philosopher Anne Dufourmantelle Dies Attempting to Save Drowning Children
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Anne Dufourmantelle
A French philosopher and psychoanalyst, known for her work that praised living a life that embraced risk, died last week as a result of following her own bold philosophy.
The philosopher, Anne Dufourmantelle, 53, drowned on Friday as she tried to save two children who were struggling to swim off the coast of Pampelonne beach, near St.-Tropez, France, according to a report from French public television.
Ms. Dufourmantelle was on the beach when the weather began to change and the previously safe swimming area became treacherous. She saw two children who were in danger and leapt into the sea to help, according to France 3, before being caught in the rough surf.
She was pulled unresponsive from the water by two other swimmers, and attempts to resuscitate her failed.
Both children survived.
Ms. Dufourmantelle’s action harkened back to her own words.
“When there really is a danger that must be faced in order to survive…there is a strong incentive for action, dedication and surpassing oneself,†she said in a 2015 interview.
HT: Frank Dobbs.
