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Aaron Bunch

DARK SECRETS: Fears summer drownings could double during christmas - The Real Truth

The festive season is the riskiest time to be around water, Royal Life Saving Australia warns. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Summer is less than a month old and already 16 lives have been lost to drowning, as lifesavers warn that number could double during the festive season.

The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day is the deadliest time to be in and on the water, Royal Life Saving Australia says.

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