Illawarra drownings up, SLS urges people to stay safe

Desiree Savage
Updated April 11 2021 - 6:19pm, first published 11:08am
Rocks at Hill 60 in Port Kembla, following three drownings on January 22. Picture: Anna Warr
Rocks at Hill 60 in Port Kembla, following three drownings on January 22. Picture: Anna Warr

Pandemic restrictions forcing the public to stay close to home and big surf are behind a "staggering" number of drownings over the summer, according to an Illawarra Life Saver.

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Desiree Savage

Desiree Savage

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