BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 30 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
The Queensland Police Service, Tourism Tropical North Queensland, State Emergency Service, Queensland Fire and Rescue, Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service are urging locals and tourists visiting waterfalls and swimming holes to exercise caution, following several fatal incidents.
Since January 1, 2024, six people have sadly lost their lives while visiting popular swimming spots in the region.
These sudden deaths not only have deep and lasting impacts on the friends and family of the person, but the wider community and first responders.
Locals are being urged to keep an eye out on their friends and family when...