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Drowning risk for bystanders

The Guardian

BYSTANDERS who attempt a rescue are at a higher risk of drowning themselves during December, alarming new figures have revealed. According to Life Saving Victoria (LSV) research, 28 people have drowned while attempting a rescue since 2000, with a quarter of these incidents occurring during December. Citizen rescuers are often not trained in how to […]

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