Aussie woman dies after swimming at red-flagged Kamala Beach

Yesterday afternoon (September 17), Kamala Beach lifeguards rescued 65 year old Barbara Fistrovic from the sea after she went swimming in the red flagged zone part of the beach.

She was swept by a big wave and disappeared before her husband, 75 year old Ivan Fistrovic, rushed to call for help.

The lifeguards provided CPR and first aid and send her to Patong Hospital but she passed away whilst in the ambulance.

PHOTO: Kamala Lifeguard

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