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Life-threatening experience prompts dam safety plea

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Local aquatics instructor, Lynda De Palma experienced a chilling fight for her life over the weekend, when she slipped into a plastic-lined dam while attempting to save her dog.

Just two weeks after speaking to The Leader about water safety during World Drowning Prevention Day, Lynda almost became a drowning statistic herself.

Whether it's at The Rex at Tanunda, or at one of several swimming poo...


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