Waterway Dangers

INLAND waterways have been highlighted by Life Saving Victoria as a concern after the 10-year average of drownings in those locations has increased. Photo: SPEC FILE.

By Admin

January 23, 2024 | 4:00 PM

PARAMEDICS and lifesavers are urging Victorians to take care in and around inland waterways this summer, following an uptick in fatal and non-fatal inland drownings in Victoria.

Life Saving Victoria (LSV)’s 2022-23 drowning report shows there were 19 fatal drownings at inland waterways during the last financial year - a 14 per cent increase on the 10-year average.