Summer warmth brings increase in drowning deaths

Beachgoers and surfers are seen at Bondi Beach (file image)

Drownings in Australia have increased this summer compared with a year ago. (AAP) Source: AAP

There's been a surprising rise in drowning deaths - with more older Australians and people from multi-cultural backgrounds among them. It's prompted another urgent call for people to take water safety seriously ... and take advantage of programs, which could save their lives.



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