Tourism agency deletes ‘pristine swimming spot’ post about unpatrolled beach on Mornington Peninsula
by Adeshola Ore from Environment | The Guardian on (#6TB5S)
Video removed as Life Saving Victoria carries out 145 rescues - We don't remember when we've been that busy'
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Victoria's tourism agency has removed a social media post that described an unpatrolled ocean beach on the Mornington Peninsula as a pristine swimming spot" amid almost 150 rescues on the state's beaches on Saturday.
Number 16 beach, on the Bass Strait side of Rye, is described on the Visit Victoria website as recommended for experienced surfers only" as it is not patrolled by lifesavers. It has a reputation among local residents as dangerous.
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