The man drowned at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. Photo / Dan Peled, NewsWireTourist dies at Palm Beach on Gold Coast after being swept out to seaThe man drowned at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. Photo / Dan Peled, NewsWireA tourist was unable to be resuscitated after he was pulled from the water on the Gold Coast. The man, aged in his 30s and from overseas, was swept out while swimming at Palm Beach shortly after 4pm on Saturday (local time). The tragedy unfolded at the popular swimming spot as temperatures on the Gold Coast reached 28C on Saturday.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 10, 2026 19:35 UTC