Fewer drownings this year – NRK

Six men and two women were killed in drownings in June. It shows updated figures from the Norwegian People’s Aid.

Faller from countries

Norwegian People’s Aid statistics show that most accidents occur when falling from land.

Communications Ivar Christiansen Norwegian People’s Aid.

Photo: Werner Anderson

– We therefore advise those who walk along the waterfront or water to take good footwear legs. It is easy to slip on slippery rocks or stones along a river, says communication Ivar Christiansen Norwegian People’s Aid.

Seven people have died after falling from the yacht.

– Even after it became mandatory lifejacket is important to recall that the use of life jackets saves lives, says Christiansen.

Rogaland and Hordaland tops statistics

The county statistics for 2015 show that Rogaland and Hordaland still tops the statistics with six- and seven drowned. Oslo and Telemark following four accidents in each county. So far, four counties released registering drowned people

– In the two summer months we have ahead of us there are thousands of pleasure boats on the water. A good advice is to instil good habits from the start of the season, says Christiansen.

Norwegian People’s Aid statistical material on the number of drownings and their causes based on electronic surveillance of Norwegian media.

Source : NTB / NRK

Drowning Accidents 2015

State	Pour	Os	Ak	He	Op	Bu	Ve	Tea	AA	VA	Ro	Ho	SF	MR	ST	NT	No	Tr	Fi	A	Tot
January								1			1										2
February	1							1			1		1			1					5
March			1								2	3				1	2				9
April		1	1			1				1							1	1			6
May	1	2						2	2	1	1	2							3		14
June	1	1					2				1	2				1					8
Total	3	4	2	0	0	1	2	4	2	2	6	7	1	0	0	3	3	1	3	0	44