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Jan 25, Wednesday, 2025: A seaplane crash near Rottnest Island off Perth resulted in the deaths of three people, including the pilot, James Wong, and two international tourists, a 65-year-old Swiss woman and a 60-year-old Danish man. The incident occurred on Tuesday at noon. As of Wednesday, January 08, 2025, authorities confirmed the recovery of the bodies of the deceased. 4 passengers survived the crash and currently are receiving Four passengers survived the crash and are currently receiving medical attention. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as more information becomes available.
The pilot who was 34 was identified as one of the deceased, along with the two international tourists who were visiting WA with the two international tourists who visited WA with their partners. The seaplane was operated by Swan River Seaplanes which crashed into Thomson Bay after 4 pm on Tuesday, with police divers recovering the bodies of the three from the wreck.
Federal transport safety investigators are currently working to raise the wreckage of the plane from the seabed, which could hold crucial clues about what went south. The preliminary reports suggested that the plane may have clipped a rock jutting out of the ocean as it took off. Although this has not been confirmed yet. The WA premier, Roger Cook has confirmed the deaths and praised witnesses who rushed to the wreck saying they “undoubtedly saved lives” Keep Reading Questiqa World for more.
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