Australians warned not to use air loungers in water after near drownings

By Esther Han
Updated January 6 2017 - 6:08am, first published January 5 2017 - 5:48pm
Nevil Whitlock, 76, became engulfed in an air lounger on Christmas Day.  Photo: Supplied
Nevil Whitlock, 76, became engulfed in an air lounger on Christmas Day. Photo: Supplied
Hollie was floating in an air lounger on Christmas Day when the fabric split and she disappeared through the middle. Photo: Supplied
Hollie was floating in an air lounger on Christmas Day when the fabric split and she disappeared through the middle. Photo: Supplied
Hollie's mother Anthea Chester wrote a Facebook post warning others about the dangers of the air lounger which has since gone viral. Photo: Supplied
Hollie's mother Anthea Chester wrote a Facebook post warning others about the dangers of the air lounger which has since gone viral. Photo: Supplied

Consumer protection authorities are warning Australians not to use air loungers in water after two people nearly died while floating on them in backyard pools on Christmas Day.

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