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flag Drowning risks rise in Queensland as summer starts, with most child incidents occurring outside patrolled areas.

flag Water safety experts warn of rising drowning risks as summer begins, especially for children under five who can submerge silently. flag Matt Thompson of Surf Life Saving Queensland stresses swimming only between red and yellow flags, noting 500 child rescues outside flagged areas—four times more than inside—and that most incidents occur outside patrolled zones. flag Since mid-August, Queensland has recorded 11 beach-related drownings, exceeding both last year’s total and the five-year average. flag Authorities urge swimmers to assess conditions and abilities, reminding: “If we can’t see you, we can’t save you.”

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