An urgent rescue is currently underway after two teenagers fell into the water at a blowhole in Victoria.
Victoria Police and coast guard are currently on the scene at Blowholes Road in Cape Bridgewater, around 370km west of Melbourne, attempting to rescue those in the water.
One of the teenagers has been recovered from the water while authorities continue to search for the other.
Distressed family members are also present at the scene while the rescue is underway
Victoria Police and coast guard are currently on the scene at Blowholes Road in Cape Bridgewater, around 370km west of Melbourne
Distressed family members are also present at the scene while the rescue is underway.
‘Emergency services are currently searching for a teenage boy in waters off Blowholes Road in Cape Bridgewater,’ Victoria Police said.
‘The teenager was with a friend when he was swept into the ocean just before 7.30pm and is yet to be located.’
Parks Victoria warns those planning on visiting the blowholes near Portland that strong currents are a hazard as is slippery rocks and unstable cliffs.
The site features a 400m gravel walkway to view the rock formations, with many who visit describing the conditions as windy.
‘It can be very windy so be sure of your footing and surroundings as I saw some people get very close to the edge for ‘the perfect photo’ without considering the windy conditions,’ one person wrote in a TripAdvisor review.
‘There was plenty of spray formed by the constant beating of the waves against the cliff and rocks below. It was scary at times as the waves swelled high due to the extreme blowing and intermittent rain that fell,’ another described.
More to come.
Emergency services are currently searching for a teenage boy in waters off Blowholes Road in Cape Bridgewater