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New Zealand Listener, Volume 32, Issue 812, 18 February 1955, Page 27

LITE BEGINS AT THIRTT 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 by taking unnecessary risks Don t Lor the incoming tide A big wave could SWim alone You re safe in a crowd. sweep you of 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' $ better to be one short in the there S only one sa fe place ashore IE 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 Vou re picked weight lifejacket: It' $ good insurance: Up= Where there" S the slightest danger, wear a lilejacket: Yachtsmen and surfers TRAMPING wear then; So should youl Watch out while tording 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 you! Watch out the advice of your local tramping clubs: for slippery stones; deep holes; river-bed They know the danger spots. changes since you last fished. Belore fish- ing a river [or the first time; pick up all CRA YFISH 6 NETTING the local knowledge you Canl: Wear a lilejacket 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 neiting. near safe in Or ou the Water aS anywhere else river mouths, where bottom conditions iL You exercise waler Wisdum aways Cahl change rapidly. Learr Lrarr T6 water Jwim Wisdom 5.E5s Tssued by The National Prevent Drowning Committee on hehalf of the Internal Affairs Department.