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British man drowns in Australia after surfboard snaps in wild weather

British man drowns in Australia after surfboard snaps in wild weather

Summary

A British man and his friend drowned at Frankston Beach near Melbourne, Australia, after wild weather caused the man's surfboard to break. Police and emergency services quickly arrived but could not save the men, who had been warned about the dangerous conditions due to high winds.

Key Facts

  • A British man and his friend drowned at Frankston Beach near Melbourne, Australia.
  • The incident happened due to rough weather, which broke the man's surfboard.
  • Police received reports of the two men in trouble and arrived with a helicopter within 15 minutes.
  • Both men were pulled out of the water, but neither could be revived.
  • An officer involved in the rescue was treated for swallowing water and later released from the hospital.
  • Authorities warned the public to stay out of the water on the day due to high wind conditions.
  • The British man had minimal surfing experience and was learning to surf.
  • The deaths were deemed preventable by police, who urged against water activities in dangerous weather.
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