Whanganui District Council is reminding people to stay safe while enjoying the water over the summer months.
Community Wellbeing Manager, Lauren Tamehana, says enjoying swimming and water activities is very much a part of Whanganui life. For generations, summer has meant heading to our favourite swim spots to cool down and have fun, but she says, It’s important to understand the risks and use this knowledge well when deciding when and where to swim.
She says the dangers around the Wharf Street boat ramp are of concern. This area is generally unsafe for swimming while boats are being launched. Boats are unable to stop suddenly and there is a high risk of serious injury if swimmers become caught in a boat s propeller wash and are struck by a propeller.