Stay safe on and around the water this New Year -Jetski, IRB, Vehicles NSW Gov скачать в хорошем качестве

Stay safe on and around the water this New Year -Jetski, IRB, Vehicles NSW Gov

Stay safe on and around the water this New Year Tuesday, 30 December 2025 From the Minister Jihad Dib Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Youth Justice People heading to the coast, rivers and waterways this New Year period are being urged to put safety first, ahead of one of the most dangerous times of year around the water. Despite relatively mild weather forecast across much of coastal NSW, large crowds are expected to enjoy water activities as people take advantage of the holiday period, increasing the risk of swimming and boating incidents. New Year’s Day is one of the highest-risk days of the year for coastal incidents and drownings, with tragedies three times more likely than on any other day. On average, six people have drowned on the NSW coast during December over the past five years. Since 1 December this year, Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) volunteers have performed 304 rescues and 849 first aids. SLSNSW teams across the state will be fully operational during New Year festivities, conducting surveillance patrols late into the evening along the coast and assisting other emergency services. In Sydney's West, where temperatures will be higher than along the coast, SLSNSW lifeguards are also positioned at Penrith Beach and Lake Parramatta, with increased visitation expected. Over the past week, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have performed 182 search and rescue missions, including 44 emergency responses, safely returning 473 people to shore. Marine Rescue NSW will be ready to respond 24/7 during New Year’s celebrations across the state and will be assisting with exclusion zones on Sydney Harbour on New Year’s Eve, including with 10 vessels out on the harbour. The community is being urged to take safety warnings seriously these holidays, particularly around alcohol consumption while swimming or boating and especially at unpatrolled locations - where the majority of coastal drowning incidents occur. People celebrating New Year’s near the water are strongly reminded to avoid swimming at night, outside of patrol hours and in remote locations, and to be aware that alcohol, recreational drugs and the ocean can be a deadly combination.