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Four Indians Drown in Australia's Worst Beach Tragedy in 20 Years

The victims, two women in their 20s, a 23-year-old man, and a 43-year-old woman, drowned at an unpatrolled beach on Phillip Island known for its dangerous swimming conditions.

  • Four Indians drowned at an unpatrolled beach on Phillip Island in Australia's Victoria, marking the worst tragedy in the state's waters in 20 years.
  • The victims were two women in their 20s, a 23-year-old man, and a 43-year-old woman. Three of them lived near Melbourne, while the 43-year-old was on holiday.
  • Two off-duty lifeguards attempted to save the group, but three of the victims died at the scene. The fourth victim, a woman in her 20s, was flown to a hospital in critical condition and later died.
  • The Indian High Commission in Canberra confirmed the incident and is providing support to the victims' friends and relatives.
  • The beach where the incident occurred is known for its dangerous swimming spots and lack of lifeguards. Authorities have urged people to stick to patrolled beaches on Phillip Island.
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