Fears Summer Drownings Could Double During Christmas

Fears Summer Drownings Could Double During Christmas
Beachgoers swim on a hot summer day at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 9, 2023. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
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Summer is less than a month old and already 16 lives have been lost to drowning, as lifesavers warn that number could double during the festive season.

The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is the deadliest time to be in and on the water, Royal Life Saving Australia says.