Tag: Drownings
-
Surf lifesavers call for rethink of key safety message after NSW drownings
Concerns over the effectiveness of current beach safety messaging Surf lifesavers in New South Wales are calling for a major rethink of the state’s core beach safety messages after a string of drownings turned the holiday season into a time of tragedy by the ocean. With at least five confirmed deaths since New Year’s Eve…
-
Surf Lifesavers Urge Rethink of Beach Safety Messages After NSW Drownings
Calls for a new approach to beach safety messaging Surf lifesavers across New South Wales say the standard safety warnings repeatedly broadcast at beaches may not be cutting through the noise or changing behavior. With at least five drownings at NSW beaches since New Year’s Eve and searches continuing for two others, lifeguard groups are…
-
Irish Man Dies at Whitehaven Beach: East Coast Tragedies
Irish Man Dies at Whitehaven Beach Amid East Coast Tragedies A Irish man, aged 35, has been confirmed dead at Whitehaven Beach, located near the famous Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The incident appears to be part of a string of drownings and near-drownings along Australia’s east coast during a challenging New Year period, with…