Articles tagged: drownings
Captain issues water safety plea
The worst year on record for drowning deaths has prompted a reminder from the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club captain to take precautions before entering the water and always swim between the flags.
Bay life savers already making rescues
Apollo Bay’s Surf Life Saving Club president is urging locals and tourists to swim between the red and yellow flags this summer season to ensure there isn’t a repeat of last year’s drownings and near-drownings on the coast.
Man dies in water at Glenaire
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a 39-year-old man at Glenaire.
Lorne beach tragedy
A teenager has died while bodysurfing in a Christmas tragedy near Lorne, with authorities reminding people to play it safe in the water this summer.
State’s sobering drowning toll
Victorian drowning deaths nearly doubled last summer in the state’s worst summer in 20 years, and lifesavers say swimmers will be at higher risk again this year.
Summer water safety push
Youth organisation YMCA has launched a campaign to improve water safety ahead of summer and following months of lockdowns.
