Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report out now!
The National Drowning Report 2017 has been released by Royal Life Saving, revealing that swimming pools were the leading location for drowning among children aged under 4 years.
Rivers, creeks and streams were the leading location of drowning among adults aged 25 – 24 years, with a 27 per cent increase against the 10-year average.
These statistics reinforce the importance of water safety awareness and aquatic survival skills for people of all ages.
- Find the full report on the Royal Life Saving website here.
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