Record drownings during Vic summer

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 24 Januari 2015 | 22.24

A RECORD number of people have drowned in Victoria this summer, prompting authorities to call for vigilance ahead of Australia Day.

A TOTAL of 11 people have drowned since the start of the season, four more than the five-year summer average.

Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett says there's been a spike over the past 18 months, with the 2013/14 drowning figures the highest in a decade.She says three recent deaths were apparently linked to alcohol, and is urging Australia Day revellers to think before getting in the water."We're really concerned people aren't listening to the message that drinking alcohol and swimming just don't mix," Ms Garrett told AAP on Saturday.Life Saving Victoria operations manager Greg Scott warned parents to keep a close eye on kids, with four children under five having drowned this financial year."It is easy to get distracted at this time of year with so much activity going on but these tragic incidents highlight why it is so important to never take your eyes off children, not just in but also around water," Mr Scott said.Ms Garrett and Mr Scott both stressed the importance of swimming between the flags.Lifesavers have been involved in 330 summer rescues so far, and 90 per cent of those people weren't between the flags.A 21-year-old man drowned at Jan Juc on January 2, just 300 metres from a patrolled beach.Two men drowned recently after they were swept away while rock fishing.VICTORIA'S DROWNING TOLL* 11 drowned this summer* 6 drowned last summer* Five-year summer average = 7* 23 drowned in the past six months* Four children under five drowned in the past six months* 47 drowned in 2013/2014 financial year, highest in a decade.

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