Shocking Numbers: 41 Lives Lost in Just 36 Days In a heartbreaking turn of events, Australia’s summer joy has been overshadowed by a devastating wave of drownings.
A whopping 41 people lost their lives to drowning in just over a month during the holiday season. Let that sink in – that’s more than one person every day!
Why Are Our Swimming Skills Getting Worse? Dr Will Koon from Royal Life Saving Australia is raising the alarm: Aussies aren’t as strong in the water as they used to be.
And here’s the scary part – it could get even worse if we don’t act fast!
The Real Struggle: Why Kids Aren’t Learning to Swim Here’s what’s really going on: • Not enough local pools for our growing population • Swimming lessons are becoming too expensive for many families • Cost of living crisis forcing tough choices between essentials and swimming lessons
The Heartbreaking Stories Behind the Numbers • NSW and QLD hit hardest with 12 and 10 drownings • A WA family devastated after parents drowned trying to save their child • An 8-year-old Victorian boy’s tragic end in Mitchell River • Jet ski accidents causing major concerns
Who’s Most at Risk? Surprisingly, it’s not just kids we need to worry about! Adults 65+ are drowning 2-3 times more than children under 5. A recent incident saw a 65-year-old woman lose her life despite brave rescue attempts by surf lifesavers.
How to Stay Safe This Summer Expert tip from Kane Treloar (Victorian Life Saving): “Check Beach Safe website before swimming and ALWAYS swim between the flags! ♂️
Bottom Line Summer fun doesn’t have to end in tragedy. Let’s look out for each other and make water safety our top priority this season! Share this post to spread awareness and potentially save a life! ❤️