Tragedy at Frankston Beach: British Surfer and Friend Drown Amid Storm
Two men, a British surfer and his friend, drowned at Frankston Beach in Melbourne during stormy weather. The surfer's board broke in high winds, and both men failed to survive despite rescue efforts. Authorities emphasize the dangers of ignoring severe weather warnings.
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A British man tragically drowned while surfing at Melbourne's Frankston Beach as severe weather conditions broke his surfboard. His friend, in a brave bid to rescue him, also succumbed to the turbulent waters, according to local authorities on Thursday.
Emergency services rushed to the southeast Melbourne location on Wednesday evening after receiving reports of the men in dire trouble. Despite the swift intervention of a police helicopter, neither of the men could be revived, stated Detective Inspector Melissa Nixon.
The deceased men, a 36-year-old British national and a 43-year-old companion, were reportedly caught off guard by intense wind gusts reaching 130 kph, far exceeding the thresholds for a severe thunderstorm. Frankston City Mayor Kris Bolam urged the public to adhere to weather advisories to avoid such tragic accidents.
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