A 12-year-old girl has tragically died in hospital, nearly two days after she was pulled from the water unresponsive at Perth's popular Trigg Beach.
Emergency Response at Trigg Beach
The incident unfolded on a Tuesday afternoon, just after 4:30 PM. Emergency services, including police and St John Ambulance paramedics, rushed to the scene following reports of a child in distress in the water.
The young girl was found unresponsive and was immediately pulled from the ocean by bystanders and emergency personnel. Paramedics performed critical life-saving efforts at the scene before she was transported to Perth Children's Hospital in a serious condition.
A Tragic Outcome After Two Days
Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the child could not be saved. A police spokesperson confirmed the devastating news, stating the girl passed away in hospital on Thursday morning, nearly 48 hours after the initial incident.
The death is being treated as non-suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner, which is standard procedure in such tragic circumstances. The girl's family is receiving support from authorities during this unimaginably difficult time.
Community Shock and Water Safety Reminder
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local Perth community and serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers posed by the ocean, even at popular and patrolled beaches.
While the exact circumstances leading to the girl becoming unresponsive are part of the coronial investigation, the event underscores the critical importance of constant supervision of children around water and awareness of surf conditions. Beachgoers are urged to always swim between the flags at patrolled locations and to be mindful of rips and changing tides.
The incident at Trigg Beach is a profound loss, and the community's thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl.
