Category: Safety
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Boy Drowns in River as Melbourne Temperatures Soar | 9 News Australia
Emergency services were called to help this morning after the child was spotted in the river. It comes on the eve of a dangerously hot weekend for Victoria, with temperatures set to soar to 40 degrees in parts.
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Mother of Drowning Victim Advocates for Mandatory Life Vests to Prevent Tragedies | KIII3 News
The Chris Ruiz Foundation was formed after its namesake’s mother made the move to turn her pain into purpose.
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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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Man, 67, Drowns After Accidentally Driving off Fishing Pier He Likely Mistook for Bridge | WLOX
Authorities in Mississippi said one person died after driving a car into the water near Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi on Sunday night. Officials say the incident took place sometime before 9 p.m. at the Biloxi drive-on fishing pier, which runs adjacent to the Biloxi Bay Bridge. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer says 67-year-old Paul…
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Drowning Tragedy, a Mother’s Emotional Plea Just Two Days After Her Daughter’s Death | 7NEWS
A Morwell mother is pleading for answers after her four-year-old daughter drowned in a neighbour’s pool. The little girl had snuck through the boundary fence of their rental property. Her life support turned off, 11 days later.
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Tasmanian Father’s Drowning Death Prompts Water Safety Warnings | ABC News (Australia)
The death of a father at a popular Tasmanian beach where others have died in similar circumstances prompts calls for greater awareness of the dangers.
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Adelaide Man Drowns in Bali While on Honeymoon | Sky News Australia
An Adelaide man has drowned at a Bali beach while on his honeymoon. Jacob Vennix was swept out to sea while swimming at an estuary at Pasut Beach off Bali’s western coast. His new wife Kimberley Fuller made desperate attempts to save him before asking locals for help. Choppy conditions are said to have hampered…
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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.