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Sharing a near-drowning experience is poignant during current heatwave

I wish Lara Marlow a full recovery

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Tue Jul 14 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – I want to thank Lara Marlowe for sharing her near-drowning experience with her readership.

During the current heatwave, her article is all the more poignant regarding water awareness and safety.

I wish her a full recovery. – Yours, etc,

JOAN BOURKE,

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