Tragedy as Woman and Child Drown in Freak Accident
By Ashley Nickel, News Reporter, Australia
Published: 06:47 GMT, 10 November 2025 | Updated: 07:22 GMT, 10 November 2025
Incident Overview
A woman and a young child lost their lives after falling into a waterway in southeast Melbourne on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. at Dandenong Creek, near Allan Street in Dandenong.
Police Findings
Authorities believe the mother entered the water in an attempt to save her child but soon found herself in distress. Emergency crews arrived quickly, discovering both victims unconscious in the water.
Rescue Efforts
Resuscitation efforts were carried out at the scene by paramedics, but despite those attempts, neither could be revived. Police confirmed both were pronounced dead shortly after.
Ongoing Investigation
The identities of the mother and child have not been officially released. Police stated that a full report will be prepared for the coroner.
“Emergency services attended the scene and found the pair unconscious. They performed CPR but the mother and child were unable to be revived.”
Author’s summary: A tragic accident in southeast Melbourne claimed the lives of a mother and child after they drowned in Dandenong Creek while trying to rescue each other.
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