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 Costello, from Milton, Florida, died in the incident.
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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)