Category: Safety

A rise in the number of drownings deaths has prompted an urgent warning from authorities. Life Saving Victoria has cautioned swimmers to make their own assessment before entering the water with six deaths in the state since Christmas.

The four young survivors of a night spent floating on Port Phillip Bay have told how they never lost hope, despite barely being able to swim. The teenage paddleboarders drifted more than 20 kilometers, before landing on a military base in the dark of night.

UNSW Sydney Surf Scientist Professor Rob Brander says people aren’t swimming between the flags at beaches and subsequently drowning due to them wanting to swim closer to accommodation and have quieter beaches. “When a lot of people go on holiday at the North or South coast, a lot of the beaches they’re staying at are…

The National Sea Rescue Institute is on high alert and over a thousand volunteers are on standby throughout the festive season across the country. It’s made an urgent plea for everyone to put safety first close to any body of water.

Concerning statistics show there is an increased risk of drowning incidents across Australia during the Christmas period. Surf lifesavers have teamed up with top footy stars to spread awareness about the dangers of swimming at Australian beaches.

Surf lifesavers are sounding the alarm ahead of the main Summer break a time we often travel to new unfamiliar swimming spots.

Authorities in Broward County are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl.