TAS:Teen drowns off Tasmania's north coast

AAP General News (Australia)
12-12-2010
TAS:Teen drowns off Tasmania's north coast

HOBART, Dec 12 AAP - A teenaged boy has drowned off Devonport on Tasmania's northern coast.

Emergency services were called to Devonport Bluff, north of the Bass coast city's CBD,
about 5.50pm (AEDT) on Sunday.

Two males were in difficulty with one face down in the water, a Tasmania Police spokesman said.

Local surf lifesavers helped police bring the males to the shore.

One was revived but the other, a 17-year-old, had died.

A coronial inquiry will be held.

Police have asked for any witnesses to come forward.

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KEYWORD: BLUFF

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