WorkSafe WA investigates family swept out to sea on rented watercraft

theguardian.com

WorkSafe WA is investigating an incident where a family was swept out to sea while using rented watercraft. The Appelbee family was rescued after strong winds pushed their kayak and paddleboards offshore. The resort where they stayed is conducting a safety review. Experts warn that calm conditions can be deceptive, and inflatable watercraft can act like sails in offshore winds.


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