Suspended prison sentence for French swimmer who attacked 2 rescuers in Lago Kortrijk: "Still scared when I hear French"

A French swimmer received a six-month suspended sentence for assaulting two lifeguards at Lago Kortrijk. The incident occurred when he attempted to use the slide after closing time. When the lifeguards intervened, he pushed them, causing injuries. One lifeguard fell and feared paralysis, while the other suffered a knee injury. The swimmer denied being aggressive, claiming he merely pushed their arms away. The lifeguards expressed lasting trauma from the incident, with one stating she still feels fear when hearing French. The court imposed strict conditions for the suspended sentence, including compensation payments to the victims.