00:00In Marseille, diving into the Mediterranean from the Cornish is attracting more and more
00:05young people in search of the hills.
00:07Despite a ban on jumps from heights of more than three meters that has been in place since
00:122006, the practice fueled by social media is gaining momentum.
00:17Some tourists even make a special trip just to try it out.
00:20I started this year and all the young people did it.
00:23I was doing it with my hands, with my colleagues, we were eating, we were walking.
00:27I saw videos on the internet, it interested me.
00:30I also have friends from here who told me to come and I'm coming and I'm going to jump.
00:36I think the third spot now we've checked and a lot of people are jumping as well.
00:41So yeah, it's nice you have other people doing it and then you also feel more safe because
00:47if the people that live here do it, then it's also better.
00:57Behind the spectacular nature of this phenomenon, the risks are very real.
01:02Every year in Marseille, several people are seriously injured while diving.
01:06The municipal police keeps a close watch on areas where the height is significant and where
01:11the landing can be dangerous.
01:33The city of Marseille is also focusing on prevention.
01:37A citizenship and public safety unit allows young offenders to avoid a fine by participating.
01:42in an awareness session on the dangers of diving.
01:53The city of Marseille is also planning an awareness campaign on social media featuring
02:15influences to directly rich young people.
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