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| Australian tourist killed and two injured as snorkelling boat capsizes off Bali | Australian tourist killed and two injured as snorkelling boat capsizes off Bali |
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| Boat carrying 13 people capsizes in rough seas while travelling to island of Nusa Penida | Boat carrying 13 people capsizes in rough seas while travelling to island of Nusa Penida |
| A snorkelling boat carrying 13 people, including 11 Australian tourists, capsized in rough seas off Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Friday, killing a woman and injuring two others, police said. | A snorkelling boat carrying 13 people, including 11 Australian tourists, capsized in rough seas off Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Friday, killing a woman and injuring two others, police said. |
| The Sea Dragon boat was on its way from a port in Bali to Nusa Penida, a popular tiny island near Bali, when it was overwhelmed by high waves, local police spokesperson Agus Widiono said. | The Sea Dragon boat was on its way from a port in Bali to Nusa Penida, a popular tiny island near Bali, when it was overwhelmed by high waves, local police spokesperson Agus Widiono said. |
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| The group was looking at underwater scenery when their boat was hit by a large wave that threw a 39-year-old woman, identified by police as Anna Maree, overboard. It was followed by a second wave that capsized the boat in Kelingking waters, Widiono said. | The group was looking at underwater scenery when their boat was hit by a large wave that threw a 39-year-old woman, identified by police as Anna Maree, overboard. It was followed by a second wave that capsized the boat in Kelingking waters, Widiono said. |
| A nearby boat was rushed to rescue 12 survivors, including two local crew and two injured tourists from the choppy waters. Rescuers also found the body of Maree, the spokesperson said. | A nearby boat was rushed to rescue 12 survivors, including two local crew and two injured tourists from the choppy waters. Rescuers also found the body of Maree, the spokesperson said. |
| Survivors were treated at a nearby health clinic and are in a stable condition. | Survivors were treated at a nearby health clinic and are in a stable condition. |
| A spokesperson from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it was providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Indonesia. | |
| “We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time,” the spokesperson said. | |
| “The Department is also providing consular assistance to two Australians who were injured in the same incident. Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment.” | |
| Maritime accidents have killed hundreds of people in Indonesia in recent years. Boats are often overcrowded, and safety regulations are poorly enforced. | |
| The vast archipelago country spans more than 17,000 islands with a population of 280 million, and boats are a popular and relatively cheap form of transportation. | The vast archipelago country spans more than 17,000 islands with a population of 280 million, and boats are a popular and relatively cheap form of transportation. |