Woman and Child Drown in Dandenong Creek
A woman and a child drowned after falling into Dandenong Creek on the afternoon of 10 November, police report.
A witness saw two people swept away near Allan Street at about 3:45 pm. It is believed the woman tried to help the child and then also got into trouble in the water.
Police searched the area, found the unconscious pair, and pulled them from the creek. CPR was administered, but they could not be revived and were declared dead on the scene.
The identities of the woman and child remain unknown for now. Police are preparing a report for the coroner.
"A woman and child have drowned after falling into Dandenong Creek this afternoon (10 November), police say."
"In a search of the area, police found the unconscious pair, pulled them from the water and started CPR. They were unable to be revived and declared dead at the scene."
Authorities' Next Steps
- Identification of the victims is pending.
- Police will submit a report to the coroner.
Summary: A woman who tried to save a child tragically drowned with them in Dandenong Creek, with authorities now investigating and preparing for identification and a coroner's report.