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Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help

Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help

Eduardo Filgueiras/UnsplashThis year, Australian drowning deaths reached their worst level in three decades. Tragically, 357 drownings were reported between July 1 2024 and June 30 2025, with many more non-fatal incidents. Australian drowning fatalities have surged because of “crisis-level” declines in swimming skills, especially among regional, remote ...

Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help

Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help
Eduardo Filgueiras/UnsplashThis year, Australian drowning deaths reached their worst level in three decades. Tragically, 357 drownings were reported between July 1 2024 and June 30 2025, with many more non-fatal incidents. Australian drowning fatalities have surged because of “crisis-level” declines in swimming skills, especially among regional, remote ...