Wednesday,
25 December 2024
134 lives lost, drowning deaths surge over summer

LAST summer, drowning claimed 134 lives in Australia between December 1 2023 and February 29 2024, that’s at least one person drowning every day.

In an effort to avoid last year’s toll, Royal Life Saving Australia is calling on everyone to make water safety a priority by considering the risks and preparing before heading out.

“With summer upon us, many families will be planning holidays and d...

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