Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Pedestrian.tv
Pedestrian.tv
National
Laura Masia

Two Teens, 17, Have Tragically Died After Accident At Queensland’s Wappa Falls

Two teenagers have died following a tragic accident at Queensland’s Wappa Falls.

The teens — a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl — were visiting the popular waterfall spot in Yandina on the Sunshine Coast when the girl reportedly fell into the waterfall and failed to resurface.

According to a statement by Queensland Police, an acquaintance of the girl jumped into the water after her but also failed to resurface.

Wappa Falls is a popular hiking and swimming spot. (Image: Google Maps)

Emergency services were called to the scene around 2.50pm on Sunday where Queensland Fire Department and Police divers searched the falls for the missing teens.

The body of the girl was located at 3.30pm while the boy was located at 7.25pm. Both teenagers were declared unresponsive and deceased at the scene.

Wappa Falls remains closed while police conduct an investigation. The identities of the teenagers are yet to be released.

The post Two Teens, 17, Have Tragically Died After Accident At Queensland’s Wappa Falls appeared first on PEDESTRIAN.TV .

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.