One drowning every three days this summer
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Thirty-one people drowned in New Zealand this summer – that’s around one drowning every three days.
The majority of drownings during the official summer period (1 December to 28 February) occurred while the victims were swimming (11 deaths). This is up from seven swimming related drownings last summer.
Twelve drownings occurred at our beaches – double the number from last summer. Traditionally rivers have been New Zealand’s biggest drowning spots but the number of drownings at rivers this summer is half the five-year average at six deaths.
Water Safety New Zealand CEO Matt Claridge says while the number of deaths this summer is down ten from the five-year summer average of 41 and less than last year’s 40, the numbers are still alarmingly high.
