Wollongong coast a drowning ‘hot spot’: interactive

Andrew Pearson
Updated September 29 2016 - 9:29am, first published 6:00am
Coastal drownings between 2006 and 2016. During the same period, 389 people drowned along the entire NSW coast. Source: Surf Life Saving NSW
Coastal drownings between 2006 and 2016. During the same period, 389 people drowned along the entire NSW coast. Source: Surf Life Saving NSW

Wollongong has been named one of the state’s coastal drowning hot spots, with surf lifesavers pleading with beachgoers to help them halt a “concerning trend” of rescues.

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Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

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