October 20th 2024.
Yesterday, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Sydney's south-west, where a baby boy lost his mother and two siblings in a tragic drowning accident. The family, comprising of 32-year-old Hoai Nguyen, her seven-year-old son Mitchell, and five-year-old daughter Hazel, had been spending time at Shearer Park in Lansvale, Fairfield. However, their day took a devastating turn when they were seen struggling in the Georges River around 10:15 am.
Despite the efforts of several bystanders and emergency services, Hoai could not be saved, and she was pulled to shore. The police and volunteers from the State Emergency Service immediately launched a large search and rescue operation for the two children. Sadly, divers found their lifeless bodies in the water near a jetty around 2 pm. This news has left the entire community in shock and grief.
A close friend of the family has started an online fundraiser to support Hoai's husband and their one-year-old son during this difficult time. The fundraiser describes the tragedy as a "time of unimaginable sorrow" for the family. It is heart-wrenching to think that a beloved mother and her two young children have lost their lives, leaving a profound void in the hearts of their loved ones.
The children's father, who was at work when the incident occurred, came home to the devastating news and was met by the police at his doorstep. Today, the jetty where the accident took place was adorned with floral tributes, incense, and offerings as a mark of respect and remembrance for the family. The Vietnamese community, to which the family belonged, has come together to support them, and many close friends have shared heartfelt tributes online.
One tribute reads, "I hope you and your two little ones will rest in peace in the golden stream. Two days ago, I talked to you... Absolutely and deeply shocked to hear this news." The impact of this tragedy on the community is evident as people struggle to come to terms with the loss of a mother and her two young children. The investigation into how the family ended up in the water is still ongoing, and the NSW Police acting superintendent Luke Scott has described the incident as "beyond words." This tragic loss of life has left everyone in a state of shock and mourning.
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