SLSNZ NATIONAL Beach & Coastal Safety Report
New Zealand has one of the highest fatal drowning rates in the OECD1. This report is our way of drawing a line in the sand. We, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, are saying “enough is enough”. No more unnecessary deaths from drowning on our beaches and along our coastline.
New Zealand has one of the highest fatal drowning rates in the OECD1. This report is our way of drawing a line in the sand. We, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, are saying “enough is enough”. No more unnecessary deaths from drowning on our beaches and along our coastline.
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FATA L D R O W N I N G<br />
ANALYSIS<br />
SECTION TWO<br />
10-YEAR OVERVIEW | 2009-19<br />
320 89%<br />
MALE<br />
BEACH &<br />
COASTAL FATAL<br />
DROWNINGS<br />
11%<br />
FEMALE<br />
LOCATION<br />
39%<br />
SURF BEACH<br />
15%<br />
ROCKY<br />
FORESHORE<br />
14%<br />
HARBOUR<br />
ACTIVITY<br />
22%<br />
SWIMMING/WADING<br />
20%<br />
FALLS<br />
15%<br />
BOATING
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