Australia's eastern seaboard has experienced devastating waves, leading to a tragic series of drownings as the holiday weekend commenced. On Friday, a fisherman, aged 58, along with two other men lost their lives in separate incidents throughout New South Wales. The search is ongoing for a man who was swept into the ocean near Sydney. In Victoria, the situation worsened when one woman drowned, and a man remains missing after their group was overtaken by waves in San Remo. A member of their party managed to swim back to safety but could not assist the others. Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan expressed her condolences, describing the occurrences as a "horrible start" to the Easter period. Surf Life Saving Australia’s head, Adam Weir, emphasized the importance of choosing patrolled beaches for safety, noting that rough coastlines can harbor unexpected hazards and encouraging beachgoers to heed the advice: "Stop, Look, Stay Alive.”
Tragedy Strikes as Powerful Waves Claim Lives on Australian Coast
Tragedy Strikes as Powerful Waves Claim Lives on Australian Coast
Easter weekend turns deadly as five drown amid shocking surf conditions on Australia's east coast.
The start of the Easter weekend has seen five fatalities due to treacherous waves impacting the coasts of New South Wales and Victoria, with authorities urging caution for beachgoers.
Australia's eastern seaboard has experienced devastating waves, leading to a tragic series of drownings as the holiday weekend commenced. On Friday, a fisherman, aged 58, along with two other men lost their lives in separate incidents throughout New South Wales. The search is ongoing for a man who was swept into the ocean near Sydney. In Victoria, the situation worsened when one woman drowned, and a man remains missing after their group was overtaken by waves in San Remo. A member of their party managed to swim back to safety but could not assist the others. Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan expressed her condolences, describing the occurrences as a "horrible start" to the Easter period. Surf Life Saving Australia’s head, Adam Weir, emphasized the importance of choosing patrolled beaches for safety, noting that rough coastlines can harbor unexpected hazards and encouraging beachgoers to heed the advice: "Stop, Look, Stay Alive.”
