Heading into the long weekend, Royal Life Saving is urging men to Make the Right Call around the water with their mates and families.

Over the past decade, 2237 males have fatally drowned. On average, 220 fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, friends drown each year. Males continue to be over-represented, making up 82 per cent of all drowning deaths.

Inland waterways pose higher risks for younger men aged 25 to 34 years, with 41 per cent of all drowning in this age group occurring at rivers/creeks and lakes/dams. In comparison, men 35 to 44 years most commonly drown at beaches (26 per cent).

Alcohol is a significant factor for drowning in men. Research shows that 25 to 34 years age group report the highest proportion (34 per cent) of alcohol-related drowning compared to all other age groups.

See Splash and Royal Life Saving Australia

The father of a teenage boy who died while trying to save his friend from drowning has called for a notorious south-east Queensland swimming spot to be closed off.

See ABC News (Australia)