52 per cent increase in drowning over the summer

New statistics show drownings in Australia have increased by 52 per cent over the summer.

New statistics show drownings in Australia have increased by 52 per cent over the summer.

Forty seven people have drowned since the beginning of summer, according to the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS).


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By Besmillah Mohabbat

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