The coastal mortality risk more than doubled for public holidays and long weekends: Current affair on 09 June

A Surf Life Saving patrol vehicle at Scarborough Beach in Perth Source: AAP

With the long weekend approaching, many are making plans to head to the coast. But Surf Live Saving Australia is issuing a stark warning, with new research highlighting the heightened risk of deaths in the water on public holidays. Listen to the SBS Sinhala radio current affair feature on this news update.

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