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Genevieve Thorpe

Warning for Australia Day beachgoers as summer drowning deaths rise

Lifesavers are urging Australia Day swimmers to find a patrolled beach and swim between the flags. Photo: Getty

Beachgoers have been urged to take extra precautions this Australia Day, with temperatures set to soar across the country on Thursday.

It has been a deadly summer so far, with at least 48 people drowned since December 1.

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