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flag A man missing since New Year’s Day in Western Australia was found dead after five days, adding to Australia’s rising summer drowning toll.

flag A 32-year-old man missing since New Year’s Day while snorkelling off Ledge Point, Western Australia, has been found dead on Fence Reef Beach after five days. flag WA Police confirmed the death was not suspicious and will prepare a report for the coroner. flag His death adds to Australia’s rising summer drowning toll, which reached 31 fatalities since December 1, including multiple incidents over the Christmas and New Year period. flag Last summer, 139 drowning deaths were recorded nationwide—averaging at least one per day—according to Royal Life Saving Australia. flag The 2025 National Coastal Safety Report indicates drowning risk in coastal waters is 3.3 times higher on public holidays and long weekends when beaches are most crowded.

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