5 girls, a part of Indian contingent for Pacific School Games in Australia, swept away at sea; 1 dies

Sydney: Five girls, who were a part of Indian contingent and took part in Pacific School Games, were swept away at sea at Glenelg beach in Australia. The rescue team was able to save 4 girls while 1 of them died, said media reports. The four girls have been hospitalised and one is said to be in critical condition.

The President of School Sports Australia has issued a statement regarding the unfortunate incident: “Following the completion of the Games on Saturday there was a tragic accident at Glenelg beach on Saturday which has taken the life of one of the members of the visiting Indian delegation. All involved in the Games send our condolences to the Indian team, family and friends of the deceased student. The thoughts of all in the Pacific School Games family are also with the four members of the team who are still in hospital. School Sport Australia is offering full support and assistance to the Indian Delegation,” the statement read.

The deceased was a resident of East Delhi’s Khichdipur area. The deceased’s father has demanded that her body be brought back to India as soon as possible. He has also requested that an inquiry be initiated at the earliest.