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Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast There were 30 drowning deaths in 2025-2026, the highest number in almost a decade, according to a Royal Life Saving Australia report that Australian Associated Press reports on. Of them, 14 involved more than one death, often related to boating, driving through floodwater, or people exploring unfamiliar…
There were 30 drowning deaths in 2025-2026, the highest number in almost a decade, according to a Royal Life Saving Australia report. Of these deaths, 14 involved more than one person, often related to activities such as boating, driving through floodwater, or exploring unfamiliar environments.
The report's findings were highlighted by Royal Life Saving Australia's chief executive, Justin Scarr, who emphasized the importance of knowing the swimming abilities of all individuals in a group.
The information was reported by Australian Associated Press and cited by The Guardian Australia and The Guardian.
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