Vessel Australian woman killed, two injured as snorkelling boat capsizes off Bali

[Pressurehead]

Australian woman killed as snorkelling boat capsizes off Bali

The boat was carrying 13 people, including 11 Australian tourists, when it capsized in rough seas off Bali.

www.abc.net.au

I did check to see if it had been posted, if so, mods please delete.

 

[Kay Dee]

Very misleading thread headline. According to the article, and others, the woman died on the way to go snorkeling when she was thrown from the boat by a wave, not after (having been) snorkelng (and the connotations that implies).

 

[Pressurehead]

Is that better??

Cut and paste from the first report.

 

[DownUnderwater Dan]

Kapal Wisata Terbalik di Nusa Penida, Turis Australia Tewas

Kecelakaan kapal wisata Sea Dragon di Nusa Penida mengakibatkan satu turis Australia meninggal dan dua lainnya terluka. Penyelidikan masih berlangsung.

www.detik.com

This news report goes into more detail. The boat departed Sanur for a snorkeling tour at Manta Point, Nusa Penida, one of the most famous & visited dive sites in Indonesia.

When they arrived to the waters off Kelingking Beach, the boat's engine hit some driftwood causing it to stall, unable to move away from area. Then 2 big waves hit, the 1st knocking off the deceased from boat, and the 2nd causing the boat to capsize.

It's not known if all were wearing lifejackets.

Also, the surviving victims were evacuated through Kelingking Beach.

The waves around Kelingking Beach are infamous for dangerous waves, and there's been multiple fatalities of foreign tourists over the past few years, and is now prohibited from swimming there.

 

[clownfishsydney]

Very misleading thread headline. According to the article, and others, the woman died on the way to go snorkeling when she was thrown from the boat by a wave, not after (having been) snorkelng (and the connotations that implies).

Another version said she was trapped inside the boat.

Some footage I saw just now on the ABC News showed very rough seas indeed, looks like it might have been a very bad squall hit the boat, as later footage shows it nowhere near as rough.

 

[Pearlman]

So if she got thrown off overboard - did she drown? As a snorkeler she could have managed herself a bit I think (even without fins and mask on at the time) … More likely she was trapped under the capsized hull …

 

[Kay Dee]

Actual footage of the accident incident.




Heartbreaking wish of little girl trapped under capsized Bali boat with Australian victim

 

[DownUnderwater Dan]

Kapal Wisata Terbalik di Nusa Penida, Turis Australia Tewas

Kecelakaan kapal wisata Sea Dragon di Nusa Penida mengakibatkan satu turis Australia meninggal dan dua lainnya terluka. Penyelidikan masih berlangsung.

www.detik.com

"Terjadi karena faktor alam. Gelombangnya tinggi. Kemudian ada kayu yang terbawa dan menghantam mesin. Mesinnya mati dan menjadi terbalik," jelas Kasi Humas Polres Klungkung, Aiptu Agus Widiono, Senin (24/3/2025). .
Eng: It happened due to natural factors. The waves were high. Then there was wood that was carried and hit the engine. The engine died and it turned over," explained Klungkung Police Public Relations Chief, Aiptu Agus Widiono, Monday

Tragedy as Aussie woman dies in horror boating accident in Bali

The boat was carrying 11 other Australian tourists when it overturned on its way to Renida Island, a short journey from Denpasar.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Some of the group were snorkelling underwater when the boat was hit by a large wave that threw Ms Maree overboard.

A second wave then hit and capsized Sea Dragon 2.


It appears there's 3 seperate versions of the incident, with the video footage revealing the truth, so far.

 

[DownUnderwater Dan]

Another version said she was trapped inside the boat.

Some footage I saw just now on the ABC News showed very rough seas indeed, looks like it might have been a very bad squall hit the boat, as later footage shows it nowhere near as rough.

Ada 144 Kejadian Akibat Cuaca Ekstrem di Bali dalam Sepekan, 4 Orang Tewas

BPBD Bali mencatat 144 kejadian bencana akibat hujan dan angin kencang, mengakibatkan 4 tewas dan kerugian Rp 1,9 miliar. Waspadai cuaca ekstrem!

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Extreme weather in Bali, 144 incidents 4 people die on land

Dihantam Gelombang, 3 Nelayan Hilang di Perairan Soka Tabanan

Tiga nelayan asal Jembrana hilang setelah perahu mereka dihantam gelombang di Pantai Soka. Pencarian oleh tim SAR dan keluarga masih berlangsung.

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4 incidents. 3 fishermen set out in separate boats, are still missing at sea.
1 fisherman & boat hit by high waves, rescued by another fisherman

Tiga Insiden Laka Laut Terjadi di Jembrana dalam Sehari, Satu Nelayan Hilang

I Komang Sumo, nelayan Jembrana, hilang terseret arus saat memperbaiki sampan. Cuaca buruk juga menyebabkan dua insiden lainnya. Pencarian dihentikan sementara.

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3 incidents. 1 fisherman missing after hit by big waves.
1 fisherman hit by high waves, rescued by other fishermen
2 fisherman suffer engine failure in extreme sea conditions, rescued by SAR (Search and Rescue Agency)

Nelayan di Karangasem Selamat dari Maut Saat Perahunya Dihantam Gelombang

Nelayan I Made Wara selamat setelah perahunya terbalik dihantam gelombang tinggi di perairan Abang, Bali. Kerugian mencapai Rp 80 juta.

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1 Fishermen capsized, brought to shore by other fishermen.



It was reported there was extreme weather all over Bali on 17-23 March '25.

There were 9 seperate incidents all over Bali involving fishermen going overboard, capsizing or missing over the weekend of 22-23 March, due to high waves & bad sea weather. 4 fishermen are still missing from 4 seperate boat incidents.

I chose not to go to Bali over the weekend because the weather was bad, and I want to skip silent day on 27 Mar. But I went fishing on a jukung 2 weeks ago along Southern Bali, and the weather and conditions were perfect. I wouldn't of chanced it now though.

 

[JonnieB]

Rainy season, with its choppy high seas, isn't the time to go on a small craft (banka) from Sanur to Nusa Penida for snorkeling. Tourists need to be aware of these safety issues when traveling.