How many people have drowned in New South Wales due to hazardous surf?

As of Thursday, four lives have been lost to drowning due to hazardous surf conditions along the east coast, with one recent incident in NSW.

What is causing the hazardous surf conditions in Australia?

The dangerous surf conditions are being caused by a rapidly deepening low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea.

What beaches were affected by the hazardous surf?

Recent incidents occurred at Dunbogan Beach, Maroubra Beach, and Coogee Beach in New South Wales, and one in Queensland.

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Four Lives Lost to Dangerous Surf Conditions

1 Jan

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Summary

A 45-year-old woman drowned on NSW's Mid North Coast on Thursday.
The dangerous surf has claimed four lives since Thursday morning.
Authorities warned swimmers to avoid beaches due to hazardous surf conditions.

Four Lives Lost to Dangerous Surf Conditions

Four individuals have tragically drowned across Australia's east coast due to hazardous surf conditions. On Thursday, a 45-year-old woman lost her life at Dunbogan Beach on New South Wales' Mid North Coast after being pulled unconscious from the water. Emergency services attempted resuscitation, but she could not be saved.

The series of fatalities began on Thursday morning when a 25-year-old Chinese tourist was swept away from a rock pool at Maroubra Beach in Sydney. Later the same day, a man in his 20s drowned at Coogee Beach after struggling in strong rip currents. An Irish tourist also died in Queensland.