The sudden upswing in temperatures has prompted water safety warnings.
This week’s release of the National Drowning Report revealed SA had a tragic increase in drowning’s over the past 12 months.
A total of 17 lives were lost to drowning in SA according to the report, three higher than the ten year average.
Rivers & Creeks remain the most dangerous locations.
2022/23 National Drowning Report SA Facts
82% of drowning deaths were males (14 deaths)
24% of drowning deaths were adults aged 45-54 years (4 deaths)
6% of drowning deaths were children under 5 years of age (1 death)
Top locations
29% of drowning deaths occurred at a River/creek (5 deaths)
18% of drowning deaths occurred at a Beach (3 deaths)
18% of drowning deaths occurred at a lake/dam (3 deaths)
18% of drowning deaths occurred at ocean/harbour locations (3 deaths)
