Two Teenagers Drown at Wappa Falls in Queensland Tragedy

A 17-year-old girl was swept over the waterfall, and her friend died attempting to rescue her; investigations into the incident are ongoing.

The incident occurred at Wappa Falls, a popular but dangerous tourist attraction located 100 kilometers north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast.
A 17-year-old girl was pulled by strong currents and swept over the waterfall while swimming in calm waters upstream.
Her 17-year-old friend jumped in to rescue her but also drowned; both teens tragically lost their lives.
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the site has been temporarily closed to visitors.
The Wappa Falls area has a history of fatalities, with at least five deaths recorded since 2007, raising calls for its permanent closure.