Lifesavers prepare for summer after rise in drownings last year

26/09/2025 5 min
Lifesavers prepare for summer after rise in drownings last year

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Red and yellow flags will be raised once again on Australian beaches this weekend as the summer patrol season kicks off.Surf life saving clubs across the country are warning beach-goers to understand the risks and swim between the flags, after Australia's drowning death toll soared to its highest level since records began almost three decades ago. Guest: Professor Rob Brander, beach safety researcher with the University of NSW Producer: Grace Stranger