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Cape Town authorities are getting ready to welcome holidaymakers this summer, but there’s a big worry about drownings at city beaches. In the previous summer, at least 19 people lost their lives at Mother City beaches. And a year before that, Cape Town recorded 27 drowning incidents, according to EWN. Helen Jordaan, a professional officer in the city’s Recreation and Parks Department, warned that kids under 15 face the highest drowning risk. She noted 50% occurred on weekends, holidays, and in the summer. She expressed shock at the alarming statistics. Explaining, she emphasized the profound impact on families, rescuers, and communities affected by drowning. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis anticipates large crowds at city beaches in the upcoming summer season.

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