Tragic Double Drowning: British Surfer and Rescuer Die During Severe Melbourne Storm

Oct 23, 2025 07:37 pm CST

A 36-year-old British surfer and his 43-year-old friend both drowned off Frankston Pier in Melbourne during severe storm conditions with winds reaching 130 kph. The inexperienced surfer got into difficulty after his board broke, prompting his friend to attempt a rescue. Despite helicopter recovery efforts, both men could not be revived. The incident highlights the dangers of entering water during extreme weather conditions.