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Summer warmth brings increase in drowning deaths

A sign warns again dangerous surf conditions at a beach

A sign warns again dangerous surf conditions at a beach Source: SBS

There's been a surprising rise in drowning deaths - with more older Australians and people from multicultural backgrounds among them.


It's prompted another urgent call for people to take water safety seriously and take advantage of programs, which could save their lives.


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