Three of them had died on the scene whereas the fourth sufferer died in hospital. (Representational)

New Delhi:

Four Indians drowned off an unpatrolled seashore at Phillip Island in Australia’s Victoria on Wednesday. The victims – a person and two girls of their 20s and one other lady in her 40s – belonged to an prolonged household, native media reported.

The Indian High Commission in Canberra shared the information and mentioned the Consulate General in Melbourne is in contact with the sufferer’s buddies.

“Heart breaking tragedy in Australia: 4 Indians lost their lives in a drowning incident at Phillip Island, Victoria. Deepest condolences to families of the victims. @cgimelbourne team is in touch with friends of the deceased for all necessary assistance,” mentioned the embassy.

The first try to save lots of the group on the Forrest Caves seashore was made round 3:30 pm by off-duty lifeguards.

Three of them had died on the scene whereas the fourth sufferer – in her 20s – was flown to a hospital in Melbourne in a vital situation. She later died, reported information.com.au.

The 43-year-old sufferer was holidaying in Australia whereas the opposite three lived close to Melbourne, mentioned Victoria cop Karen Nyholm.

Phillip Island is understood for its sea caves and Forrest Caves is a well-liked vacationer seashore identified amongst locals for its harmful swimming spots with no lifeguards.

In 2018, two Indians had drowned in Australia’s Moonee seashore whereas one other went lacking. They had been from the identical household that hailed from Telangana.