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Search Underway for Two Missing Swimmers off Streaky Bay, South Australia

Emergency services are combing Back Beach, a known hazard-prone surf spot, after the pair was last seen in the water late Tuesday morning.

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A beach along the Great Australian Bight.
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Overview

  • Two individuals were reported missing in the waters near Back Beach, Streaky Bay, at approximately 11:15am on Tuesday.
  • SA Police, the State Emergency Service (SES), and the Water Operations Unit are actively conducting search efforts in the area.
  • Back Beach, popular with surfers, is considered unsafe for most swimmers due to strong rips and persistent waves, according to tourism authorities.
  • Authorities have pledged to provide updates as new information becomes available, but no further details have been released so far.
  • The incident highlights ongoing safety challenges at Streaky Bay, which has seen previous marine hazards, including a fatal shark attack earlier this year.