Coastal town to fence most dangerous beaches after spate of drownings

Dire warning after shock summer drownings

A spate of drownings at popular swimming spots in one state has prompted a major warning from authorities.

Coastal town to fence most dangerous beaches after spate of drownings

The Esperance Shire will ramp up efforts to stop drownings off its coast by installing fencing and extra warning signs in areas known for having slippery "black rocks".

Grim discovery as body found in Mandurah estuary

The man was pulled from the water near a jetty.

Man's body pulled from waters at popular Melbourne swimming spot

A man has died after being pulled from the water at a popular inner-city beach in Melbourne overnight.Emergency services were called to St Kilda Pier after receiving reports a man was missing in the water about 8.25pm.Rescuers pulled the man's body from the water in front of onlookers.READ MORE: Synagogue address, threats found near explosives-packed caravan in DuralThe man, who is yet to be identified – was found dead.Police are not treating…

Tragedy as man drowns at popular Melbourne beach

The man was in the water off a pier when the incident unfolded.

Man Tragically Drowns In Front Of Traumatised Onlookers At St Kilda Pier

By Zak Wheeler for Daily Mail Australia Published: 15:11 GMT, January 29, 2025 | Updated: 15:19 GMT, January 29, 2025 A man drowned on a popular beach for shocked spectators. Emergency services were called to St Kilda Pier, in Melbourne at around 8.25 pm on Wednesday after reports from a swimmer in need in the water. Veugten were seen along the coast and busy promenade when a large -scale search was launched. A police helicopter continued the o…