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Bass Coast Shire Council mourns tragic loss at Punchbowl Rocks near San Remo
Bass Coast Shire Council offers heartfelt condolences after a tragic drowning at Punchbowl Rocks. One woman died, another survived, and a man remains missing. Council urges caution on coastal rock platforms.
Bass Coast Shire Council extends its deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the woman who tragically lost her life at Punchbowl Rocks near San Remo on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the area around 8.30am following reports that three people had been swept into the water from the rocks.
Bass Coast Shire Council extends sincere condolences after a tragic incident at Punchbowl Rocks, where one woman died and a man remains missing
Tragic coastal incident
One woman was able to make her way back to shore, while a second woman was later located in the water but sadly could not be revived. The search for a 41-year-old man who also entered the water remains ongoing at the time of this statement.
Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Rochelle Halstead expressed the community's sorrow at the devastating news. "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of those involved in this terrible incident. This is an unimaginable loss, and on behalf of council and the wider Bass Coast community, I offer our heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time."
Punchbowl Rocks is a rugged and remote section of coastline, and council echoes the advice of emergency services in urging caution around coastal rock platforms, where conditions can change rapidly and become dangerous without warning.
Beach safety reminder
For the most up-to-date and accurate information about beach safety, council encourages the community and visitors to use the Surf Life Saving Australia BeachSafe app, which provides real-time updates on local conditions and hazards.
Visitors are also reminded to follow all safety signage at beach entry points. Council thanks all emergency service personnel and volunteers involved in the response and ongoing search efforts. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic event.
Pictures from Bass Coast Shire Council website.
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