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Australian woman killed as snorkelling boat capsizes off Bali


Australian woman killed as snorkelling boat capsizes off Bali

An Australian woman has died after a snorkelling boat carrying 13 people, including 11 Australian tourists, capsized in rough seas off Bali.

Two other people were injured in the incident. 

The Sea Dragon boat was on its way from a port in Bali to Nusa Penida, a popular tiny island near Bali, on Friday when it was overwhelmed by high waves, local police spokesperson Agus Widiono said.

The group was looking at underwater scenery when their boat was hit by a large wave that threw a 39-year-old woman overboard. 

It was followed by a second wave that capsized the boat in Kelingking waters, Mr Widiono said.

A nearby boat was rushed to rescue 12 survivors, including two local crews and two injured tourists, from the choppy waters.

Rescuers also found the body of the 30-year-old, the spokesperson said.

Survivors were treated at a nearby health clinic and are in a stable condition.

Maritime accidents have killed hundreds of people in Indonesia in recent years as boats are often overcrowded, and safety regulations are poorly enforced.

AP 

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