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THE state’s lifesaving authority has revealed a worrying increase in drownings as the region enters its peak summer period.<\/p>\n

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) released figures from its 2023-24 Drowning Report which showed an increase in young and multicultural Victorians drownings across the state.<\/p>\n

The rescue body is calling for a “whole-of-community effort”, in an attempt to stop the growing number of deaths at beaches, pools and waterways.<\/p>\n

The largest increase in drownings in Victoria over the past year was recorded among 15 to 24-year-olds following 10 fatalities, double the average drowning rate in the past decade.<\/p>\n

Life Saving Victoria chief executive officer Cath Greaves said the drowning report should motivate Victorians to stay safe and responsible in the water.<\/p>\n

“Our community collectively shudders at this sharp increase in drowning deaths, particularly among teenagers and young adults.<\/p>\n

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Volunteer lifesavers and paid lifeguards performed 849 rescues in 2023-24, the highest number on record. Photo: FACEBOOK\/LIFE SAVING VICTORIA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“We need a community-wide effort to reach out to our young people and halt this disturbing trend.<\/p>\n

“We must support our multicultural communities by breaking down language and cultural barriers, building water safety abilities and fostering role models so all Victorians can enjoy the water safely.<\/p>\n

“This report must harden our resolve as a community to arrest the number of lives tragically cut short, and the heartbreaking impacts that are felt far and wide from every drowning incident.”<\/p>\n

Seventeen deaths were recorded among people aged 25 to 44 which was the highest number of any age group and the highest death count for this cohort in 20 years.<\/p>\n

Victoria also had the highest number of drownings among multicultural communities since records began, with 21 fatalities.<\/p>\n

According to the LSV annual report, volunteer lifesavers and paid lifeguards performed 849 rescues in 2023-24, the highest number on record, and responded to 1,321 first aid cases.<\/p>\n

To read the full LSV Drowning Report for 2023-24, head to lsv.com.au\/drowning-report-2024<\/a><\/p>\n

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THE state’s lifesaving authority has revealed a worrying increase in drownings as the region enters its peak summer period. Life Saving Victoria (LSV) released figures from its 2023-24 Drowning Report which showed an increase in young and multicultural Victorians drownings across the state. The rescue body is calling for a “whole-of-community effort”, in an attempt […]<\/p>\n

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