In Kerala, drowning claims over 6,700 lives in five years
The Hindu
Precautionary measures such as putting up warning signs near water bodies where drownings are reported frequently and enhanced patrolling at beach areas seem to have had little impact in bringing down accidents
Drowning has claimed an alarming 6,710 lives in the State in five years since 2016, drawing attention to the need for increased awareness and imparting swimming lessons.
There had been more than 6,586 incidents leading to death by drowning during the period, indicating that such incidents often accounted for multiple casualties.
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