A woman has drowned in rough surf near Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, while the children were rescued by a group of good samaritans celebrating a gender reveal party nearby. 9News
Witnesses at the party said they watched on in horror as the trio was swept into the whitewash at 3.15pm.Several good Samaritans soon charged into the surf to help."My brother hopped in and tried saving them. Saved the daughter.Due to the rough surf, those who ran to help soon needed saving themselves.Life savers sprung into action as their helicopter flew above the scene.But by the time lifesavers reached the woman, it was already too late.
Froggies Beach is next to Snapper Rocks, one of Australia's most famous surf breaks, and well-known for its big swells.The woman's death is the second drowning in the state today. Emergency services were called to Currumbin Waters at 4pm and discovered a man's body in a creek bed.to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.
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