The alarming events began as large waves swept across the eastern states of Australia, marking a grim start to the Easter weekend. Tragically, five individuals lost their lives due to drowning incidents linked to these dangerous surf conditions. In New South Wales, the body of a man was recovered near Tathra. This discovery came a day after a 58-year-old fisherman and two other men perished in unrelated incidents along the coast.
Rescue operations are ongoing in New South Wales, where a search is underway for a man who reportedly was swept into the sea near Sydney. Meanwhile, in Victoria, a woman has drowned and a man remains unaccounted for after a group was reportedly overtaken by the waves in San Remo. Victoria police confirmed that a female member of the group managed to return to shore while the others tragically did not.
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan expressed her sorrow, describing the situation as an "awful start" to the holiday weekend. She extended her condolences to the families affected and indicated that further tragic news could still emerge.
Surf Life Saving Australia is urging holidaymakers to stay vigilant, recommending that beachgoers only swim at patrolled locations. Adam Weir, the organization's head, highlighted the dangers posed by unpatrolled beaches, noting a harrowing statistic of 630 drownings occurring in such areas over the past decade. He offered simple but crucial advice: "Stop, Look, Stay Alive" when assessing conditions at the coast.
Rescue operations are ongoing in New South Wales, where a search is underway for a man who reportedly was swept into the sea near Sydney. Meanwhile, in Victoria, a woman has drowned and a man remains unaccounted for after a group was reportedly overtaken by the waves in San Remo. Victoria police confirmed that a female member of the group managed to return to shore while the others tragically did not.
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan expressed her sorrow, describing the situation as an "awful start" to the holiday weekend. She extended her condolences to the families affected and indicated that further tragic news could still emerge.
Surf Life Saving Australia is urging holidaymakers to stay vigilant, recommending that beachgoers only swim at patrolled locations. Adam Weir, the organization's head, highlighted the dangers posed by unpatrolled beaches, noting a harrowing statistic of 630 drownings occurring in such areas over the past decade. He offered simple but crucial advice: "Stop, Look, Stay Alive" when assessing conditions at the coast.
