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.
