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

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SA Authorities issue urgent water safety warning

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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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City of Perth

Western Australia

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

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

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Canberra

Australian Capital Territory

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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Summer drownings could double during Christmas

“Always find the safest place to swim – much of our coastline is treacherous & many places don’t have lifeguard patrols, so always swim on patrolled beaches. If you’re going out on a boat, wear a lifejacket. It’s not rocket science & it ...

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Wellington

New Zealand

Be Wise Around Water This Summer

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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