Category: Beach Life

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.

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.

Local law-maker looks to make Florida waterways safer for locals and tourists following several drownings in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

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…

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…