Tragic Double Drowning at Kurnell Highlights Rock-Fishing Dangers
June 11, 2024![Tragic Double Drowning at Kurnell Highlights Rock-Fishing Dangers](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/03583b74e1d90fbb584199e57a6648e7590813589c2e1aba2704c9d5767116eb4cb581dcc8dbc78266518514be7ce1b87220d8db6d01116c7956c96bf72c1d09.png)
Two women drowned near Sydney's coast in Kurnell after being swept off rocks.
Despite emergency services' efforts, the women could not be revived.
A third woman managed to climb back onto the rocks with help from bystanders.
This incident is the second drowning at Kurnell in less than two weeks.
Kurnell is known for its high-risk rock-fishing conditions.
Police are investigating the incident, but no foul play is suspected.
The victims have not been formally identified.
Summary based on 4 sources
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The Guardian • Jun 10, 2024
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 10, 2024
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The Age • Jun 10, 2024
Two women dead after being swept off rocks at Kurnell![Two women drown after being swept off rocks in south Sydney, Australia](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/0c4c28f29feec644899e683fbc05d6940d24effa4f7328541bb738400f5d01a2805c142cf6f88d2ddf655785b2780295633a7313a61da905b49990de0f6a022b.png)
NZ Herald • Jun 10, 2024
Two women drown after being swept off rocks in south Sydney, Australia