The tragedy is one of several deadly incidents to occur on Australian waterways over the Christmas period.
Emergency services were called to a caravan park on Ski Gardens Road in Rushes Creek, north-west of Tamworth, about 5pm on Tuesday.
Two teenage girls have died while being towed by a boat at a holiday park in north-western New South Wales. Picture: Nine News.A crime scene has been established and examined by specialist forensic police, while the boat and other items were seized. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet on Wednesday urged swimmers to remain vigilant and practice water safety this summer. "Whilst it’s been great to see people across NSW flocking to the beach, the river or the pool these holidays, I urge everyone to continue to remain vigilant and stay safe in the water.
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