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Woman dead, five swimmers rescued from Bushrangers Bay on Mornington Peninsula
A woman has died and five people have been taken to hospital after a group of beachgoers were swept off the rocks on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula this afternoon.
Key points:
- Helicopters were used to winch several of the swimmers to safety
- Five people were taken to nearby hospitals at Frankston and Rosebud
- Lifesavers say even if people do not intend to swim, they must be cautious around the ocean
Emergency services helicopters were sent to Bushrangers Bay, near Cape Schanck, shortly after 3:30pm where police believe four people were swept into the ocean.
Victoria Police said two members of the public entered the water to help them.
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) said it sent two helicopters to the scene and together with paramedics, were able to…
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