Tragic Drowning Weekend Claims Seven Lives in Australia

Fri Jul 18 2025 12:02:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Tragic Drowning Weekend Claims Seven Lives in Australia

A nine-year-old boy's death marks a record number of drownings during this Easter weekend.


In a deeply saddening series of events, Australia has witnessed a dramatic rise in drowning fatalities over the Easter weekend, culminating in the heartbreaking death of a nine-year-old boy. This tragic incident marks the seventh drowning of the holiday period, as the boy became trapped between rocks at a beach in New South Wales. Strong ocean swells have largely been responsible for these accidents, which have seen two additional individuals declared missing.

Steven Pearce, CEO of Surf Life Saving New South Wales, described the situation as the "worst" spate of drownings recorded for Easter. He lamented the loss of life during a time typically associated with joy and family gatherings. The boy's body was recovered by emergency teams at South West Rocks, situated approximately 400 kilometers north of Sydney, but he was pronounced dead on the scene. Earlier on the same day, search efforts led to the rescue of a father and son at Wattamolla Beach, south of Sydney, with the son restored to health but the father tragically lost.

In Victoria, search operations are ongoing for a 41-year-old man who went missing near San Remo on Friday. During this holiday weekend, Surf Life Saving New South Wales has reported over 150 rescues, underscoring the perilous conditions created by high temperatures and hazardous swells. Officials are appealing to beachgoers to remain vigilant, noting that conditions may improve shortly.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed condolences to the grieving families, urging the public to prioritize safety, especially for children. Statistics from Royal Life Saving Australia reveal a somber total of 323 drowning fatalities nationwide from July 2023 to June 2024, with a significant concentration of these incidents occurring in New South Wales.

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