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Unread 02-01-2006, 04:28 PM   #30 (permalink)
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/1136721.stm

Fishing labelled 'most dangerous job'
Fishing at sea may be the most dangerous occupation in the world, according to a United Nations report.
An average of 70 fishermen lose their lives every day, says the report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), published in Italy.

Fishing deaths
Italy - 21 times national average
US - 25 to 30 times national average
Australia - 18 times national average

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