The news was shared by the Indian High Commission in Canberra, which also stated that the Melbourne Consulate General is in communication with the friend of the victim.
New Delhi: On Wednesday, four Indians perished off an unguarded beach in Victoria, Australia’s Phillip Island. The deaths were from an extended family, according to local media. They included a guy, two women in their 20s, and a lady in her 40s.
The news was shared by the Indian High Commission in Canberra, which also stated that the Melbourne Consulate General is in communication with the friend of the victim.
“Heart breaking tragedy in Australia: 4 Indians lost their lives in a drowning incident at Phillip Island, Victoria. Deepest condolences to families of the victims. @cgimelbourne team is in touch with friends of the deceased for all necessary assistance,” said the embassy.
Lifeguards who were not on duty made the initial attempt to save the group at the Forrest Caves beach at around 3:30 pm.
The fourth victim, a woman in her 20s, was critically injured and sent to a hospital in Melbourne, while the other three had passed away at the site. Later on, she passed away.
According to Victoria police officer Karen Nyholm, the other three lived close to Melbourne, while the 43-year-old victim was on vacation in Australia.
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Sea caverns are the speciality of Phillip Island, and residents of the area are aware that Forrest caverns, a well-liked tourist destination, has hazardous swimming areas without lifeguards.
2018 saw the disappearance of one Indian and the drowning of two others at Moonee Beach in Australia. They were from the same family that hailed from Telangana.