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Beach Tragedy: Couple Drowns While Saving Daughter from Treacherous Rip Current
A tragic incident occurred on December 28, 2024, at Conspicuous Cliff beach near Walpole in Western Australia, where a couple drowned while attempting to rescue their daughter from a dangerous rip current. The victims, identified as Dr. Mohammad Swapan, 44, and his wife, Sabrina Ahmed, 40, were on a Christmas holiday with their two daughters when the event unfolded.
Emergency services were alerted around 2:40 PM after reports that three individuals were caught in a rip current. The couple had entered the water to save their youngest daughter, who was struggling in the current. A 42-year-old man also entered the water to assist in the rescue. By the time police arrived, members of the public had pulled all three from the water.
Despite efforts to resuscitate Dr. Swapan and Ms. Ahmed, they were pronounced dead at the scene. The 42-year-old man was successfully resuscitated and transported to the hospital.
Friends and colleagues have expressed deep sorrow over the loss, noting that the couple were respected members of Perth’s Bangladeshi community. Their two daughters have been left orphaned by this tragedy.
This incident highlights the dangers of rip currents, especially in areas known for rough seas like Conspicuous Cliff.
Royal Life Saving Australia has reported an increase in drowning deaths this year, with 14 fatalities in the first three weeks of summer, marking a 20% rise compared to the five-year average.
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