A man's body was discovered in the water at The Gravel Loader Dive Site near Shell Cove, Australia, prompting a response from emergency services. The death has been ruled as misadventure. This tragedy follows two other drowning incidents in Kiama within a week, raising concerns about water safety.
Emergency services were called to The Gravel Loader Dive Site near the South Coast suburb of Shell Cove just before lunchtime, after reports that a body had been found in the water. Emergency services arrived at The Gravel Loader Dive Site on Saturday morning, where a man was declared dead.The man, whose identity and age are yet to be confirmed, was declared dead at the site, with the cause of death ruled as misadventure.
The Gravel Loader site is popular among divers from Sydney and the South Coast. It is regarded as a shallow and gentle spot and is also frequented by night divers. The death comes two days after a 52-year-old man drowned at nearby South Bombo Beach about 5pm on Boxing Day. The man was caught in a rip while swimming with an uninjured 18-year-old relative. The drowning prompted Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald to issue a new water safety warning to visitors and locals on Friday. He called the death at South Bombo a “terrible tragedy”. It was the second drowning at Kiama’s beaches within a week, following the death of a holidaymaker at Werri Beach near Gerringong on December 21
Drowning Death Dive Site Australia Water Safety
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Drilling Contractor Dies at Mining Site in Western Australia's GoldfieldsA 29-year-old drilling contractor has died at a mining exploration site in Western Australia's northern Goldfields. This is the second fatality this year in the state's resources sector, following the death of a 21-year-old worker at a Kambalda gold mine in April. WA Police attended the scene, and safety inspectors from WorkSafe are traveling to the site for an investigation.
Read more »
Drilling Contractor Dies at Gold Mining Site in Western AustraliaA 29-year-old drilling contractor has died at a gold mining exploration site operated by Saturn Metals in WA's Goldfields region. The incident occurred at the Apollo Hill Project near Leonora, prompting a thorough investigation by WorkSafe WA.
Read more »
US Congressman Joe Courtney Receives Order of Australia for Advancing US-Australia AllianceKevin Rudd, representing the Albanese government, honored US Congressman Joe Courtney with an Order of Australia, recognizing his significant contributions to the US-Australia alliance and the AUKUS submarine pact.
Read more »
Australia's Ashleigh Gentle wins bronze for Australia at Ironman 70.3 World ChampionshipAshleigh Gentle produces a blistering run leg to reach the podium at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand.
Read more »
Australia and India Draw Third Test Despite Rain Delay and Australia's Top Order CollapseThe third Test match between Australia and India ended in a draw after rain interrupted play on day five at the Gabba. Despite Australia's valiant effort to chase a quick score and set up an unlikely win, their top order collapsed, ultimately allowing India to secure a draw.
Read more »
Western Australia Wins Bid for Australia's First Green Iron PlantWestern Australia has secured Australia's first green iron plant, beating out competition from New South Wales and South Australia. The $75 million investment will see an Electric Smelting Furnace (ESF) built in Kwinana, utilizing Pilbara ore to produce green iron, the key ingredient in zero-emissions steel.
Read more »