Starting Friday, a low-pressure system triggered dangerously high surf, with wave heights exceeding 24 feet off Brisbane in Queensland. This prompted warnings from the Australian meteorological agency about hazardous conditions along a large stretch of coastline from Queensland to New South Wales, affecting popular locations such as Sydney and Byron Bay. The advisory highlighted the risks associated with activities like rock fishing, boating, and swimming.
By Sunday, five men had perished in New South Wales, with the most recent casualty being a fisherman in Wattamolla, approximately 20 miles from Sydney. A 14-year-old boy, who was with him, was rescued and reported to be in stable condition. Tragically, all five drownings in New South Wales involved men believed to be engaged in fishing or walking along rocky areas.
Further south in Victoria, a woman fell victim to the treacherous waves in San Remo. While she was washed off the rocks, another man and woman who were present faced the same peril. Thankfully, the woman managed to return to safety, but the man remains missing.
Royal Life Saving Australia highlighted the increasing dangers associated with water activities, noting that 128 drowning incidents occurred in New South Wales in the previous year, with many taking place along coastal areas.
As authorities continue to search for the missing individuals, they urge the public to exercise extreme caution around water and adhere to safety warnings released by officials.
By Sunday, five men had perished in New South Wales, with the most recent casualty being a fisherman in Wattamolla, approximately 20 miles from Sydney. A 14-year-old boy, who was with him, was rescued and reported to be in stable condition. Tragically, all five drownings in New South Wales involved men believed to be engaged in fishing or walking along rocky areas.
Further south in Victoria, a woman fell victim to the treacherous waves in San Remo. While she was washed off the rocks, another man and woman who were present faced the same peril. Thankfully, the woman managed to return to safety, but the man remains missing.
Royal Life Saving Australia highlighted the increasing dangers associated with water activities, noting that 128 drowning incidents occurred in New South Wales in the previous year, with many taking place along coastal areas.
As authorities continue to search for the missing individuals, they urge the public to exercise extreme caution around water and adhere to safety warnings released by officials.
