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Four people drowned in the sea off Australia’s south coast in a tragic accident. The victims were three women and one man, Australian broadcaster ABC reported on Thursday.
The group likely waded through shallow water on an unguarded beach on Phillip Island near Melbourne and then ended up in a shoal – an area of very deep water. When they lost contact with the ground, they probably drowned.
The worst beach tragedy in almost twenty years
Rescue workers who arrived on the scene were only able to rescue three of the victims from the water. The news site ‘Perth Now’ called it a ‘horror accident’. One of the women – possibly a tourist – initially survived but later died in a Melbourne hospital, police confirmed. She is said to have been friends with the other three people, who are all from Melbourne. Authorities say it is the worst beach tragedy in Victoria state in almost two decades.
The accident site was reportedly near Forrest Caves, a popular tourist destination on Phillip Island and famous for its sea caves. The beach, known for its dangerous swimming conditions, is not patrolled by lifeguards. Phillip Island, with its many attractions, is a popular day trip destination from Melbourne. (SDA)
Source: Blick
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