Four water-related deaths in 24 hours prompt safety warnings from Water Safety New Zealand.
Water Safety New Zealand reports a spike in water-related deaths, with four fatalities in 24 hours, raising concerns as summer continues. The organization's CEO, Daniel Gerrard, stresses the importance of water safety, particularly for older European men. Maritime NZ also urges caution, noting 17 lives lost in recreational boating incidents this year. They advise proper vessel preparation, wearing life jackets, and checking weather forecasts to stay safe.
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