It has been a deadly summer near inland waterways across Queensland. After more deaths this week, community leaders say opportunities have been missed that could keep swimmers safer.
A senior North Queensland academic is warning of the hidden dangers of waterfalls ahead of the Australia Day long weekend after a shock number of recent fatalities.
Authorities have put up signs around many popular swimming spots, including waterfalls. These can be useful to indicate danger or prohibit an activity. But most people simply ignore them ...
The 50-foot waterfall has a deep pond at the bottom and a submerged cave you can swim into. There’s a paid parking lot and you can visit from ... of El Yunque National Forest since it’s not visible ...