Overview

• Two women and a man were swept off the rocks at Punchbowl Rocks near San Remo on Friday morning.
• One woman managed to reach shore and was taken to Wonthaggi Hospital, while another was found unresponsive and could not be revived.
• The search for the missing man continues, with emergency services coordinating efforts under difficult coastal conditions.
• Life Saving Victoria has reiterated warnings about elevated drowning risks during public holidays, noting 118 drowning deaths over past Easter periods.
• The remote location of Punchbowl Rocks has complicated rescue and recovery efforts, highlighting the dangers of isolated coastal areas.