SURFING TRAGEDY

Grey River Argus, 11 February 1941, Page 4

SURFING TRAGEDY

Young Woman Carried Out [P<-r Press Association] WELLINGTON, February 10. Caught by an undertow, while bathing at Raumati South on Sunuay afternoon, a young woman was carried out to sea and drowned. The victim was Eileen Murray, sing e, aged 21 years, who lived with her parents at Seatoun, Wellington. Miss Murray was one of four young women who went swimming in heavy surf that was raised by a westerly gale. The tide was ebbing, and the four found themselves in difficulties. All four were good swimmers, Miss Murray being the strongest. Her companions struggled ashore, believing that she was following. When it was seen that Miss Murray was being carried seawards, the others raised the alarm. Rescueis used ropes in an effort to reach Miss Murray, who, however, disappeared from sight. No trace of her body has yet been found.