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Don’t underestimate water risks

SWIMMERS are urged to never underestimate the risks around water, as data reveals swimming, paddling or wading as the most common activities preceding drowning in the month of February. This comes as 33 people have already drowned in Victoria from July 1, 2022 to February 1, 2023, including 13 since Christmas Day, representing the highest […]

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