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.
FATA L D R O W N I N G
ANALYSIS
SECTION TWO
10-YEAR OVERVIEW | 2009-19
320 89%
MALE
BEACH &
COASTAL FATAL
DROWNINGS
11%
FEMALE
LOCATION
39%
SURF BEACH
15%
ROCKY
FORESHORE
14%
HARBOUR
ACTIVITY
22%
SWIMMING/WADING
20%
FALLS
15%
BOATING
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