Rip Currents Causal Analysis 2004–2015
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Why
50 % 14
Were swimming more than 1km from a lifesaving service Affected by alcohol/ drugs
72 % 14
Were swimming or wading
%
What
%
Were attempting a rescue
Who
80 % 41 %
Reference: SLSA National Coastal Safety Report 2015
Australian residents Lived more than 50km from drowning location