What was supposed to be a blissful, romantic trip turned out to be a nightmare when a newlywed woman tragically lost her life while on her honeymoon at Shelly Beach in Manly.
Witnesses described how it initially appeared as if the 32-year-old woman, believed to be from South Korea, was snorkelling peacefully, blending in with other beachgoers enjoying the secluded shoreline.
After apparently encountering some trouble in the water and being brought to shore, onlookers frantically struggled to help save her life before emergency services arrived.
The husband watched in despair as first responders tried relentlessly to revive his wife. His heartbroken cries echoed across the beach, leaving everyone deeply affected.
Despite their valiant efforts, the rescuers faced challenges, including blood and foam coming from the victim’s mouth during CPR attempts.
Some locals raised concerns about the absence of lifeguards on the beach, emphasizing the need for full-time lifesavers to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The incident at Shelly Beach marks the 58th drowning death since the beginning of summer, according to the Summer Drowning Toll of Royal Life Saving Australia. The Summer Drowning Toll shows a worrying surge compared to the 46 reported cases from the previous year.
Authorities are preparing a report for the coroner to investigate the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident at Manly’s Shelley Beach.
Published 19-Jan-2024
