Anna Blight had just celebrated her birthday when she died in Bali snorkelling accident as two other Aussie tourists suffer horrific burns

Molly Magennis
7NEWS
An Australian woman has died during a snorkelling tour in Bali after a boat capsized due to large waves.

Further details have been revealed about the Australian victims of a horror tour boat accident in Bali.

Anna Maree Blight, 39, was killed when a large wave capsized the snorkelling tour boat she was on near the Island of Nusa Penida about 8.30am local time on Friday.

Two other Australians, couple Gabriel Hijniakoff, 29, and Cintamani Warrington, 32, were also on the boat and suffered severe burn injuries.

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Blight had celebrated her 39th birthday just two days before she was killed, The Australian reported.

Originally from Canberra, she worked as a director of advisory and restructuring firm Cor Cordis in Melbourne.

In her bio on the Cor Cordis website Blight is described as “an expert in personal insolvency” and a “leader who generously offers her experience to team members and clients”.

Hijniakoff and Warrington suffered burns from the boat engine, according to local police.

According to a fundraiser set up by a family member, Warrington sustained severe burns, including chemical burns, to a large portion of her body.

“She is currently undergoing urgent surgery and is receiving medical treatment in Bali,” Olivia Hijniakoff said.

“Unfortunately, she is unable to speak due to the pain and her condition remains critical.”

Anna Maree Blight, 39, tragically died when the boat flipped.
Anna Maree Blight, 39, tragically died when the boat flipped. Credit: Cor Cordis

Hijniakoff claimed the pair had been left stranded on the boat for an “extended period” before receiving any medical help.

“To make matters worse, they lost crucial personal belongings, including their phones, passports, and wallets, making it even harder to arrange medical transfers and recovery efforts,” she said.

The boat, Sea Dragon 2, reportedly got into trouble in the waters of Klingking, a famous cove popular with tourists, hitting debris before being capsized by a wave.

Gabriel Hijniakoff, 29, and Cintamani Warrington, 32.
Gabriel Hijniakoff, 29, and Cintamani Warrington, 32. Credit: GoFundMe
Police released images of tourists and staff clinging to the overturned boat.
Police released images of tourists and staff clinging to the overturned boat. Credit: Supplied

A second boat run by the same tour company rescued the stranded tourists and tour guides, bringing them ashore to Sanur, in Bali’s southeast.

Police released images of tourists and staff clinging to the overturned boat, while some tourists were believed to have been snorkelling when the boat capsized.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance to Blight’s family.

“We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time,” a spokesperson said.

“The Department is also providing consular assistance to two Australians who were injured in the same incident.

“Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment.”

Originally published on 7NEWS

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