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The majority of drowning victims in Australia are men. There are strategies to keep everyone safe

The majority of drowning victims in Australia are men. There are strategies to keep everyone safe

Almost 300 Australians drown each year, the vast majority being male. Why is this happening and what can be done?

These figures could have been much worse, with more than 8,800 rescues performed by lifeguards and volunteer surf lifesavers in the past year.

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