More people have drowned across Australia in the first three weeks of summer this year than during the same period in 2023, with the current death rate 20 per cent higher than the five-year average, according to Royal Life Saving Australia data.

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SA Authorities issue urgent water safety warning

Police in South Australia are pleading with the public to ensure their boats are water-ready this summer.

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Australia's leading drowning prevention body has reported 18 drowning deaths since December 1, including six in New South Wales and five in Queensland.

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Summer drowning deaths spike as lifesavers renew water safety warnings

Less than a month into summer this year, 16 people have drowned across Australia. The Lifesaving Society warned that the number could double during the Christmas and New Year holidays, reminding the public to pay attention to water safety.

今年進入夏季還不到一個月，全澳已經有16人溺水身亡，救生協會警告說，這一數字在聖誕節和新年假日期間可能會翻倍，提醒民眾注意水上安全。

節日溺水事故或翻倍 救生協會警告注意安全 | 溺水身亡 | 假日期間 | 注意水上安全

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Drowning accidents may double during holidays. Lifesaving Association warns to pay attention to safety | Drowning deaths | Holidays | Pay attention to water safety

Summer is less than a month old and already 16 lives have been lost to drowning, as lifesavers warn that number could double during the festive season.
The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is the deadliest time to be in and on the water, Royal Life Saving Australia says.
An average of 15 lives are lost each year as people head to beaches, rivers, dams, lakes and pools to relax and have fun with family and friends.
“The dangers are h…

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Fears Summer Drownings Could Double During Christmas

The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day is the worst time for drownings in Australia, lifesavers warn, with an average of 15 lives lost annually.

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Fears summer drownings could double during Christmas

Sixteen lives have already been lost to drowning this summer, with lifesavers warning that number could double during the festive season.

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'Stay vigilant': Lifesavers' warning as Australia enters deadliest time of year for drowning

Police in South Australia are pleading with the public to ensure their boats are water-ready and to wear working life jackets this summer after a tide of rescues in the past weeks involving capsized vessels.In the past year, inspections of more than 5000 vessels in the state have resulted in 601 fines, with 143 specifically issued for life jacket violations. In the past few weeks, police have responded to five capsized vessels, one of which trag…

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Water safety warning as summer kicks off

The Irish Coast Guard issued a joint statement with Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI, urging caution in or near water for the festive period.

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Irish Coast Guard urges sea swimmers and coastal walkers to 'put safety first' over Christmas

The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day is the worst time for drownings in Australia, lifesavers...

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The festive season is the riskiest time to be around water, Royal Life Saving Australia warns. (Jason O’BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS) By Aaron Bunch Summer is less than a month old and already 16 lives have been lost to drowning, as lifesavers warn that number could double during the festive season. The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is the deadliest time to be in and on the water, Royal Life Saving Australia says. An average of 15 lives are …

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