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Yarra River among deadliest Aust waterways

Melbourne's Yarra River is among the top three deadliest waterways in the country, new data from Royal Life Saving Australia reveals.

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During the last 15 years, 1087 people have drowned in rivers, creeks and streams. (AAP) Source: AAP

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By Heba Kassoua

Presented by Al Bayt Baytak



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AUSTRALIA'S DEADLIEST RIVERS:

 

* Murray River (41 deaths)

* Yarra River, Victoria (25)

* Brisbane River, Queensland (25)

* Hawkesbury River, New South Wales (15)

* Murrumbidgee River, New South Wales (14)

* Georges River, New South Wales (12)

* Nepean River, New South Wales (10)

* Parramatta River, New South Wales (10)

* Swan River, Western Australia (10)

* Tweed River, NSW/Queensland (10)

Source: Royal Life Saving Society figures from 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2018

 

 


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