What's behind the spike in Surf Life Saving callouts?

Matt Williams on The AM Show. Credit: The AM Show

Surf Life Saving New Zealand has had more callouts since lockdown than they had throughout all of last year. 

There have been five serious rescues and two drownings in the past week alone. 

Why is this? And how concerning is this spike? 

Surf Life Saving CEO Matt Williams joined The AM Show on Friday to discuss.

Watch the video.

 

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