New Zealand Drowning Rates Increase
A total of 41 people have drowned so far this year in New Zealand. Increased economic pressure to provide food may be causing individuals to take greater risks, such as fishing alone. Water Safety New Zealand reported that the number of drownings occurring across the country this year is tracking higher than the previous year. No specific casualty numbers or locations were provided in the report. The statement was made during a broadcast on RNZ National.
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RNZ National
“41 people have drowned so far this year. He says there's a lot of pressure on people at the moment to put food on the table, which may be leading them to take more risks and fish alone.”
RNZ National
“Water Safety New Zealand says the number of drownings that have occurred across the country this year is tracking higher than last year.”
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