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Older Victorians are drowning at an increasing rate, and this program is hoping to turn the tide

Carol Wu is building her strength in the pool to take on life in and out of the water. (ABC News: Mary Gearin)

You would never guess Carol Wu is 70, as she raises barbells above the water with Kylie classics pumping out across the pool  at Templestowe in Melbourne's north-east.

She's an active woman. In fact, it's her years of badminton and other sports that have led to bad knees — which this class is helping.

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