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 THREE
1-YEAR OVERVIEW | 2018-19
33
82%
MALE
BEACH &
COASTAL FATAL
DROWNINGS
18%
FEMALE
LOCATION
49%
SURF BEACH
18%
ROCKY
FORESHORE
9%
HARBOUR
ACTIVITY
21%
ROCK FISHING
21%
WATERCRAFT
18%
SWIMMING/WADING
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