Rock fishing has caused 201 deaths over 20 years in Australia - 10 per cent of them in just one LGA.
Randwick Council in Sydney's east claims rock fishing has accounted for 201 deaths across Australia in the past 20 years.READ MORE:Randwick Council is unveiling a rock fishing safety campaign.
"It's an absolute tragedy that people are still dying from this sport and this is having a devastating impact on families and communities and emergency service workers."Rock fishing has been linked to 201 Australian deaths in the past 20 years. "For more experienced fishers, making a safe choice might mean picking a different rock ledge on rough days or being more cautious," Veitch said.
"Like many newcomers to the sport, Hasti and her family purchased their fishing equipment from a large department store and had little knowledge of the dangers or safety requirements for rock fishing," Veitch said.
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