Tragic Easter weekend: seven people drown off Australia's coast
Tragic Easter weekend: seven people drown off Australia's coast
on the last weekend in Easter, seven people drowned on the east coast of Australia, which documents the highest number of drowning accidents in New South Wales at this time. Unfortunately, tragic accidents occurred that cost the lives of many people. As reports [Kleine Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/service/newsticker/chronik/19600084/sieben-ertrunken-in-Australia-Oster weekend), a nine-year-old boy died in South West Rocks when he was trapped between water. Rescue workers tried in vain to free the boy.
On the same day, an angler in the south of Sydney was torn from waves and drowned. In addition, after a similar incident on Good Friday, a 24-year-old man is missing in a suburb of Sydney. There was also a tragic victim in Victoria: a woman was washed into the sea during walk near Phillip Island. Rescue teams have been in use since Friday and were able to save more than 100 people from emergency locations in the water.
a worrying trend
The numbers of these drowning accidents reflect a worrying trend. According to Watson, Steve Pearce, head of the Surf Life Saving NSW ambulance, described the weekend as "absolutely horrible". These incidents illustrate the risks that exist on flow -rich coasts and in unsecured waters.
Another aspect is the generation of data for drowning in Australia. The annual [National Drowning Report] (https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/Research-and-policy/drowning-research/national-drowning- Reports) shows that there was 323 drowning motif last year, which corresponds to a 16 percent increase compared to the ten-year average of 278 deaths. This shows how important preventive measures and sensitizing campaigns are to increase safety in the water.
drowning statistics in Australia
An interesting knowledge from the National Drowning Report 2024 is that 28% of the victims were over 65 years old. Viewed over a long period of time, it can be seen that people from disadvantaged and rural areas have higher drowning rates, especially children aged 5-14 years. The data also illustrates that 46% of the incidents took place in coastal waters, with 150 deaths being reported from this area.
- 323 drowning cases last year in Australia
- 16% increase compared to the ten -year average
- 92 adults over 65 were victims, which makes up 28% of the drowning dead
- 46% of the incidents occurred in coastal waters
- growth of the drowning rates in adolescents between 10 and 20 years
These developments must be taken seriously by both the authorities and the public. It is crucial to promote water security and to help people minimize the risk of drowning accidents. The tragedies of the past weekend should serve as a warning signal to raise awareness of the dangers in the water and take preventive measures.
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