Staying safe at Australian beaches: Tips from a Japanese lifeguard

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Hiroko Kono is a lifegurad for City of Gold Coast. Credit: City of Gold Coast / Hiroko Kono

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We spoke with Hiroko Kono, a lifeguard on the Gold Coast, about the dangers of the Australian beaches and key tips for staying safe.

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Staying safe at Australian beaches: Tips from a Japanese lifeguard

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