AAP General News (Australia)
12-13-2007
NSW: Watch your kids carefully this summer, premier urges
WOLLONGONG, NSW, Dec 13 AAP - After 10 child drowning deaths in as many weeks, NSW
Premier Morris Iemma today implored parents to watch their children carefully and teach
them to swim.
Mr Iemma joined the Royal Life Saving Society, which revealed the figures, in its plea
for parents to supervise their children this summer.
"It's a tragic reminder of the dangers that lurk in the backyard," Mr Iemma said of
the 10 deaths, which included three toddlers.
"It's a great Australian tradition, the backyard swimming pool, but there lurks a real
danger and I can only urge parents to watch and be aware," he told reporters.
"Make sure you've got every available measure to keep kids safe in the swimming pool.
"Fences are compulsory ... but get them to learn to swim."
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