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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Mostafa Rachwani and Australian Associated Press

NSW drowning deaths climb to four since Christmas as lifesavers send holiday warning

A lifesaver watching the situation on the sea
At least 22 people have drowned in since the start of December, including a 33-year-old who died at Port Stephens on Wednesday. Photograph: levkr/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Another person has drowned in New South Wales, adding to the rising drowning death toll that has prompted a warning from lifesavers at what is considered the deadliest time of year.

Four people were pulled from the water at Port Stephens on Wednesday afternoon, including a 33-year-old man who could not be revived and died at the scene.

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