Drownings report: 'While our waterways are our playground, they can be unforgiving'
Twelve more people died by drowning last year than in 2018.
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Lifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.
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"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."
Why do so many people die at our beaches?
People don't have enough respect for the sea and the result is often deadly.
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The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.
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