Summer warmth brings increase in drowning deaths

With drownings increasing  - people are being warned not to become complacent.

With drownings increasing - people are being warned not to become complacent. Source: SBS News

There's been a surprising rise in drowning deaths - with more older Australians and people from multi-cultural 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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