LPL BEGINS A THIRTY Don t let it end there Nearly one-third of all victims of drowning accidents are adults over thirty: In practically every case, the tragedy could have been avoided by a little care, a little knowledge of the risks involved in fact, by water wisdom If you' re in this danger zone thirty or over have all the water fun you want; but never forget these simple precautions. SWIMMING ROCK FISHING You re not as young as you used to be, So Keep away from dangerous ledges and don t try to show the younger generation perches. When there" S a sea on watch out up taking unnecessary risks. Don t for the incoming tide. A big wave could SWim alone. You re safe in a crowd. sweep you off before you know it. BOA TING DUCK SHOOTING In small boats don't take chances with the Don t worry about the one that' $ hard to weather. When it' $ blowing a howler recover. It' S better to be one short in the there S only one sale place ashore. If bag and be alive for next season: When VOur boat capsizes, stick to the ship' The shooting near deep water; wear a light- boat Will support you till you re picked weight lilejacket: It'$ good insurance: up Where there S the slightest danger, wear a lifejacket: Yachtsmen and surfers TRAMPING wear them_ So should youl Watch out while fording streams and rivers, especially if they' re In flood. Learn TROUT FISHING the safe ways of crossing streams and take Don' t let that big one get Youl Watch out the advice of your local tramping clubsa for slippery stones, deep holes, river-bed They know the danger spots. changes since you last lished. Before fish- ing a river for the first time; pick up all CRA YFISH NETTING the local knowledge you can. Wear a lifejacket always. Watch out for tidal rips and heavy surf breaking on sand- You may be over thirty but you can be as banks. Take extra care when netting near safe in Or on the water as anywhere else river mouths, where "bottom conditions iL you exercise water wisdom always: can change rapidly: Llarn LeARN To WATIR Jwim Wisdom 5.E.55 Issued by The National Prevent Drowning Committee on behalf of the Internal Affairs Department. by
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 796, 22 October 1954, Page 33
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