Many of the tragedies were preventable, the agency said…
Taiwan News
Date: 2017/05/02
By: Wendy Lee , Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – According to the National Fire Agency (NFA) under the
(By Central News Agency)
Ministry of the Interior, more than 40 percent of drowning victims lost their lives in rivers and streams last year.
Contrary to popular perceptions, the NFA data showed that a total of 315 people drowned in rivers and streams in 2016, accounting for as much as 42.6 percent of the drowning deaths in the nation, as opposed to 21.8 percent that occurred in the sea.
While Taiwan is known for having various water sports hot spots, the agency urged the public to exercise caution when engaging in watersports activities with summer just around the corner. [FULL STORY]
