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Lloyd Jones

EXPLAINED: Fishermen among five drownings in deadly easter weekend | Vintage Vibes

Five people have drowned in a series of tragedies along Australia's coast. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

The dangers of rock fishing are being highlighted, with three of five drowning deaths over the Easter long weekend of fishermen swept into the sea.   

That has prompted Royal Life Saving Australia to urge enthusiasts to wear life jackets, check weather warnings and not fish if conditions are dangerous. 

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