Video removed as Life Saving Victoria carries out 145 rescues – ‘We don’t remember when we’ve been that busy’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s tourism agency has removed a social media post that described an unpatrolled ocean beach on the Mornington Peninsula as a “pristine swimming spot” amid almost 150 rescues on the state’s beaches on Saturday.Number 16 beach, on the Bass Strait side of Rye, is described on the Visit Victoria website as “recommended for experienced surfers only” as it is not patrolled by lifesavers. It has a reputation among local residents as dangerous.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2025-01-05 05:27:00
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Tourism agency deletes ‘pristine swimming spot’ post about unpatrolled beach on Mornington Peninsula
