Tragedy as Woman and Child Drown in Freak Accident
By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA
Published: 06:47 GMT, 10 November 2025 | Updated: 07:22 GMT, 10 November 2025
Incident Details
A woman and a child tragically drowned after falling into a waterway in southeast Melbourne. The incident occurred at Dandenong Creek, near Allan Street in Dandenong, around 3:45 pm on Monday.
Rescue Efforts
Police believe the mother began struggling in the water while trying to save the child. Emergency services arrived promptly and found both the woman and child unconscious. CPR was performed at the scene, but sadly, neither could be revived.
Aftermath
Both victims were declared dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been officially confirmed. Authorities are preparing a report for the coroner to investigate the circumstances further.
“Police believe the mother began struggling in the water after attempting to rescue the child.”
Summary: This tragic drowning at Dandenong Creek underscores the dangers of waterways and the bravery involved in rescue attempts.
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