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More holiday heatwave tragedy as authorities warn heat, alcohol and COVID add to drowning risk

Life guard on Manly beach, Sydney, Australia

Colour Horizontal Rear View Travel Credit: Laurie Noble/Getty Images

While the recent warm weather and clear skies have been a welcome arrival for most, the increase in activity on Australian waterways has also resulted more tragedy. At least eight people have drowned across the country since Christmas Day, leaving authorities pleading with the public to be more cautious.


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