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Older Men in Majority of Drownings
57% were over 45-year-old men.
Posted on 12.09.2023
The Royal Life Saving Society Australia’s (RLSS) National Drowning Report 2023 shows that
- 281 people drowned in Australian waterways
- 77% of drowning deaths were male
- 57% were over the age of 45 years
The report also showed that most died trying to rescue a family member or loved one.
Read more: ABC News
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