Two teenage boys hurt in falls from Enoggera Reservoir dam
Two teenage boys fell from different heights at Enoggera Reservoir and were hospitalised with leg injuries.
Two boys fell from the dam wall at Enoggera Reservoir in Brisbane's north on Sunday evening. One fell 15 metres and the other 10 metres into the water.
The two teenage boys sustained leg injuries and were taken to the Queensland Children's Hospital. Paramedics found them already out of the water when they arrived.
The boys were part of a group near the wall, a known jumping spot despite being away from the main swimming area. The accident happened during school holidays when temperatures climbed above 30 degrees.
- 15 metres and 10 metres
- Fall heights
- Just after 6pm Sunday
- Time of incident
- Enoggera Reservoir, Brisbane north
- Location
- Above 30 degrees
- Temperature that weekend
Why it mattersIt highlights the risks at unofficial swimming and diving spots, even popular ones, where people are unsupervised.
AustraliaWater safety concerns for Queensland families using outdoor swimming spots during school holidays.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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