Royal Life Saving produces National Drowning Report 2016 [PDF]
This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016.
❝ Many of those who drowned were not swimming when tragedy struck – 46 people were boating immediately prior to drowning, while 39 lost their lives after falling into water. ❞
❝ Men and boys were far more like to drown than women and girls, accounting for 83 per cent of drowning deaths over the 12-month period. ❞
❝ 25% decrease in drowning deaths in rivers. ❞
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