新西兰报告,今年溺水死亡下降26%,接近2018年以来的最低水平。 New Zealand reports a 26% drop in drowning deaths this year, nearing its lowest since 2018.

新西兰是2018年以来溺水死亡人数最低的国家,今年迄今有61人死亡,比10年平均数下降26%。 New Zealand is on track for the lowest number of drowning deaths since 2018, with 61 fatalities recorded so far this year, a 26% decrease from the 10-year average. 据新西兰水安全局称, 稳定的天气,安全教育的提高以及新西兰人做出更好的决策, Water Safety New Zealand credits stable weather, enhanced safety education, and better decisions by New Zealanders for the reduction. 尽管取得了进展,但本组织预测到年底总死亡人数为70人,敦促继续保持警惕和采取更安全的用水做法。 Despite progress, the organization predicts 70 total fatalities by year-end, urging continued vigilance and safer water practices.