The Lifesaving Society is a charitable organization working to prevent drowning and water-related injury through our training programs, Water Smart® public education, safety management services, drowning prevention research and lifesaving sport.
December 2024 edition
Children under 5 years old
Children from 5 to 12 years old
Drowning fatalities have increased slightly over the past five years according to the Society's most recent Newfoundland and Labrador Drowning Report, but the causes and demographics remain the same. Boating is the most common activity when drowning occurs, and not wearing a lifejacket is the largest contributing factor. Males continue to account for 86% of drowning deaths in the province. Read the full report.
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