Germany: 549 people saved in 2003
In the year 2003 61,600 lifesavers of the German Lifesaving Federation (DLRG) lifeguarded 2,25 million hours voluntarily on the Germans coasts and at inland waters.
Statistics
South Africa reports on drowning
The ILS headquarters received the drowning report of the Life Saving Association South Africa (SALSA).
France reports on drowning
During the summer of 2003 a study was performed on drowning in France.
Less drowning victims in Australia in 2003
The National Drowning Report shows that drowning deaths have fallen by 15 percent.
Canada National Drowning Trends Report
The Lifesaving Society of Canada published its National Drowning Trends Report. This report profiles drownings and water-related fatalities in Canada for 1996 through 2000.