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Title: FreeNews Woman drowned after being pulled into a rip at Maroubra Beach
Post by: Guest on 27 January 2011, 03:00:23 PM
Woman drowned after being pulled into a rip at Maroubra Beach
         



READ MORE TO VIEW GALLERY & VIDEOPolice hold grave fears for a 28 year old female that was pulled into a strong rip whilst swimming with her husband on Tuesday evening.


At 8.15pm the couple were near the centre of the beach when a large wave knocked them over. A strong current pulled the woman out to sea whilst the male was able to make it back to shore.

He quickly raised the alarm and emergency services began a long operation to search for the missing swimmer.

         

http://www.freenews.com.au/eastern-suburbs/167-woman-feared-drowned-after-being-pulled-into-a-rip-at-maroubra-beach