Government advisories had previously warned about hazardous conditions from Queensland to New South Wales, prompting caution among beachgoers, rock fishers, and boaters alike. By the time the alert was lifted, five tragic drownings had occurred in New South Wales, while one fatality was reported in Victoria, with two others still missing.
Among the recent fatalities, a fisherman in Wattamolla lost his life after being swept into the ocean, despite the heroic rescue of a 14-year-old boy who was with him. The New South Wales police reported that all five drowned in the state were men, likely engaged in fishing or enjoying rocky coastlines when disaster struck.
In Victoria, a woman's life was claimed after she was washed off rocks in San Remo, contributing to the toll of lost lives this season. The lingering dangers of coastal activities are underscored by a report indicating that 128 drowning incidents occurred in New South Wales throughout 2024, predominantly along coastal regions, further emphasizing the need for vigilance during hazardous surf conditions.
Among the recent fatalities, a fisherman in Wattamolla lost his life after being swept into the ocean, despite the heroic rescue of a 14-year-old boy who was with him. The New South Wales police reported that all five drowned in the state were men, likely engaged in fishing or enjoying rocky coastlines when disaster struck.
In Victoria, a woman's life was claimed after she was washed off rocks in San Remo, contributing to the toll of lost lives this season. The lingering dangers of coastal activities are underscored by a report indicating that 128 drowning incidents occurred in New South Wales throughout 2024, predominantly along coastal regions, further emphasizing the need for vigilance during hazardous surf conditions.
