Easter drowning toll reaches seven, including two lifesavers

The head of Surf Live Saving NSW said the statistics had been 'horrendous' over the long weekend.

Water safety experts warn Australians not to swim at unfamiliar or unpatrolled beaches, after another drowning death Source: AAP

Seven people, including two lifesavers, died this long Easter weekend in separate incidents across Australia.

Authorities said there were close to an additional 300 rescues by lifesavers in the past few days.  

The chief executive of Surf Life Saving NSW Steven Pearce told SBS News the statistics were dreadful.

Read more here via SBS.