- A 36-year-old British national and his 43-year-old friend died in rough surf at Frankston Beach in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday.
- Emergency services were called around 5pm local time after reports of two men in trouble in the water, with a police helicopter assisting in their retrieval.
- Police believe the British national, who had minimal surfing experience, was surfing when his board snapped due to heavy winds of up to 130kmph.
- His friend jumped into the water to assist him, but both men subsequently got into difficulty and could not be revived.
- Victorian Police Inspector Melissa Nixon warned against swimming or surfing in treacherous conditions, highlighting the risks to individuals and emergency services.
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British man dies surfing during Melbourne storm as friend who tried to help him also drowns
