Category: Beach Life
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Australia Day, Swim Safety Warning and Dingo Attacks | 7NEWS
Millions set to mark the public holiday after weekend festivities. Lifesavers sound the alarm as thousands pack our beaches. Third child bitten on K’gari on Queensland Fraser Coast.
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How to Swim Safely at One of NZ’s Deadliest Beaches | Kea Kids News
Piha is one of NZ’s most beautiful beaches, but also one of the most dangerous. Reporter Madison learns the rules of safe swimming so you and your mates can have an amazing summer.
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Swimmers Warned After ‘Hazardous’ Chemicals Found at Popular Sydney Beach | 9 News Australia
Swimmers are being urged to avoid a popular beach near Sydney Airport, amid concerns potentially hazardous chemicals are seeping into the water.
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Beach Safety | Avoid Swimming in Areas Without Lifeguards | eNCA
With the wave of tourists heading to the beach this festive season there is increased risk of drownings. Beachgoers are advised to observe lifeguard duty hours and to avoid swimming in areas without them. Lifesaving SA says this will keep people safe and lower the country’s drowning rate.
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Festive Season Safety | Swimmers Urged to Be Cautious | eNCA
Many holidaymakers are flocking to beaches this festive season But some visits to the coastline end in tragedy if swimmers don’t observe warnings when out at sea. eNCA’s Ronald Masinda has more.
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‘Way Overdue’: These 2 Bill Proposals Could Help Make Our Beaches Safer | WPTV News
Local law-maker looks to make Florida waterways safer for locals and tourists following several drownings in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
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Australians Urged to Understand Their ‘Swimming Abilities’ as Summer Heats Up | Sky News Australia
Royal Life Saving CEO Justin Scarr has urged Australians heading to the beach this summer to understand their “swimming abilities” and to choose a location which suits the abilities of them and their group. With summer well underway, Royal Life Saving is reminding everyone to make safety a priority during the festive season to prevent…
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Why the End-Of-Year Period Is Australia’s Deadliest Time of Year for Drownings | ABC News (Australia)
The period between Christmas and New Year’s is the deadliest time of the year for drownings in Australia, with the data from Royal Life Saving Australia showing 26 per cent of deaths occurring during this period in 2023. The organisation’s CEO Justin Scarr says most of these deaths occur on the first day of the…
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Loveland Closing Swim Beach | 9News
Loveland city workers are placing boulders on one of their beaches as they permanently close it.