Whanganui residents urged to stay safe on the water this summer
28 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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Whanganui organisations are urging swimmers and boaties to stay safe on the water this summer. Photo / Bevan Conley
Sixty-four people
have lost their lives in the water, according to Water Safety NZ statistics.
Six of those were in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.
The majority of drownings are within the 15-24 age bracket and are related to recreational swimming while 87 per cent of victims are male.
Whanganui District Council community wellbeing manager, Lauren Tamehana, said enjoying swimming and water activities was very much a part of Whanganui life but safety had to be a priority.