How a deadly confluence of factors led to a ‘terrible and traumatic’ Easter weekend on Australian beaches
theguardian.comPublished: 4/21/2025
Summary
The Easter long weekend in Australia saw its deadliest toll, with seven confirmed drownings and two missing persons. A "perfect storm" of powerful waves, warm weather, and risky behavior during the holiday contributed to the悲剧. Authorities warn of similar dangers as they prepare for the upcoming Anzac Day weekend.