More warning signs at a popular lookout spot in Victoria’s west could have prevented a woman’s death, a coroner has found. 7NEWS
Rosy Loomba was taking a photo with her husband at the Grampians’ Boroka Lookout in December 2020 when she fell to her death.
While the lookout spot is fenced off, Hawkins said it was common for people to climb over the “easily scaled” wire fence to take photos on the rock ledge.Credit:Hawkins recommended Parks Victoria install extra signage in the area that expressly stated people have died and been seriously injured at the location.
“Mrs Loomba’s death is a reminder of the dangers associated with ignoring signage and fencing which is put in place to keep people safe.”The coroner’s report noted Parks Victoria installed additional infrastructure and signage at Boroka Lookout this year.
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