Dark water: Australia’s rivers have claimed more than 1000 lives in 15 years

October 5 2017 - 5:30pm
Royal Life Saving Society Australia research shows Australia's rivers account for more drowning deaths than any other waterway.
Royal Life Saving Society Australia research shows Australia's rivers account for more drowning deaths than any other waterway.

More than 1000 people have drowned in Australian rivers over the past 15 years, new research reveals.