Tourist dies after being caught in rip at Palm Beach, Gold Coast
A day at the beach has ended in tragedy after a group of swimmers were swept out to sea.
A tourist has died after being caught in a rip at a Gold Coast beach.
It’s understood a group of four swimmers were swept out to sea near Palm Beach on Saturday afternoon, sparking a massive emergency response including surf lifesavers from three clubs and a police helicopter.
Three of the swimmers were rescued safely from the water.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Paramedics desperately tried to revive the fourth swimmer, a man in his 20s, but he could not be saved.
It follows five drownings over the festive period across Australian beaches.
Authorities are urging the public to make water safety a priority by preparing before they leave home and remaining vigilant around the water.
Rough conditions up and down the east coast have required surf lifesavers to perform hundreds of rescues across the nation’s beaches since Christmas Day.
- With AAP.
Originally published on 7NEWS
