2018 Drowning Report
There were 66 preventable drowning fatalities in 2018, down from 91 in 2017.
46% (31) of fatalities were Accidental Immersions and 21% of hospitalisations
The largest number of fatalities came from the 65+ age group (17)
There were 20% more female fatalities in 2018 than the 2013 - 2017 average
Swimming was the deadliest recreational activity in 2018 with 17 recorded fatalities.
Powered Boating fatalities were 83% down on 2017 and the 2013 - 2017 average.