A tragic weekend in Australia saw three drownings in separate incidents, pushing the summer death toll higher. The incidents highlight the dangers of swimming in strong currents and the need for water safety precautions
Three people have drowned in Australia n waters as the summer death toll continues to climb during the festive period. Police confirmed on Sunday two tourists were unable to be revived after a group of swimmers were pulled from a rip at a beach on Western Australia ’s southwest coast. A third man died after drowning at Carlton Beach in southern Tasmania on Sunday afternoon.
Emergency services were called following reports that five swimmers, including children, were experiencing difficulty in strong currents about 1pm. The group was retrieved from the water but the man was unable to be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other swimmers did not require medical treatment. Only weeks into summer, 29 lives have been lost to drowning. Royal Life Saving Australia data shows the number of drownings has spiked in 2024, with the death rate 20 per cent higher than the five-year average, though slightly lower than the number of deaths recorded this time in 2023. Lifesavers warn the death toll could double during the festive season, with the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day the deadliest time to be in and on the water. Royal Lifesaving Australia general manager of capability RJ Houston said drowning deaths in 2024 were overwhelmingly male, accounting for 22 of the 29 lives lost. “Blokes in particular need to look out for themselves around water and be aware of their limitations,” he told AAP. “Don’t take risks, wear life jackets when needed and don’t drink on the water.” NSW leads the death toll, followed closely by Queensland. WA beach tragedy Earlier on Sunday, emergency services responded to a reports three adults were struggling in the water at Conspicuous Beach, 17km from Walpole, about 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon. A 40-year-old woman and a 44-year-old male were pulled from the water but were unable to be revived. A 42-year-old man was resuscitated at the scene and taken to hospita
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