Nicholson's 11-year-old brother was swimming at the beach in Dalyston just after 8:00 when he got into trouble in rough water.
He was rescued from the water and taken to hospital with minor injuries. But Holly found herself in difficulties and later died despite efforts by her family and emergency services to save her.
Her death has devasted students and teachers at her school. Wonthaggi Secondary College principal Garry Dennis said the loss was very distressing for the school community:
"Holly was such a gentle and caring student, we're all feeling the loss today and our thoughts are with her family," he said.
"She endeared herself quietly to all those around her, students and staff, the huge impact she had in our school is being reflected in response to the news that we've had here today.
"The school will do all it can to support family and friends."
Mr Dennis said he had spoken to Holly's closest friends at the school, who said the 13-year-old had been an amazing friend:
"She was always helping others, she was kind and loving and she always found a way to make everyone else feel good, She would light up anyone's day with her smile ... we will miss Holly."
The Minister, Ms Garrett said the investigation would look into the way the call and dispatch of emergency services occurred and not Ambulance Victoria.
"My focus has been on what occurred at the ESTA [Emergency Services Telecommunications Australia] side of things and I am very concerned there has been some serious issues with that process",
"There was a call made to ESTA, there was a dispatch of Victoria Police and then there was a dispatch of Ambulance Victoria.
"I do not want to go any further into it because it is the subject of the investigation, but just to say we are very concerned it took some 24, 25 minutes for an ambulance to be dispatched onto the scene of what was clearly a very distressing incident in the water." She said.
The Minister also said she owed it to the family to explain how the sequence of events unfolded.
"I am very saddened, on behalf of the Victorian Government and the Victorian community, that the distress this family is going through is being added to, But I assure them and the broader community this investigation will be rigorous, it will be thorough. It will be done with great respect to that family and all of the findings will be implemented." Ms Garrett said.
Source: ABC News(Australia)
36 comments:
So sad.
What do i even type? RIP
*Linda's best friend*
So sad
RIP
#Hajia Mufliat
So painful
So sad,Rip
May her soul rest in peace
Eeeeeeeeeeeyah! May her soul rest in peace. Linda take note!
Tcheeew.... So sad.
Eeeyah.. May her loving soul rest in peace
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So sad! May her soul rest in peace...
Brave girl RIP
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What greater love than that which Ms Holly had 4 her Kid Bro that she willingly sacrificed her life 4 him.(sobs 'drops some few crystalline tears in my pimped-up weeping vase).
RIP Sweet-Heart. RIP.
What greater love than that which Ms Holly had 4 her Kid Bro that she willingly sacrificed her life 4 him.(sobs 'drops some few crystalline tears in my pimped-up weeping vase).
RIP Sweet-Heart. RIP.
This is really sad. R. I. P
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Sad news Rip
MERMIWATER DON CARRY HER GO....
Terrible one
Eyha..
R.I.P
#FINEST
Sad; two looses at a time.
Linda mee k'anyi fu anya!
Rip
O No! Charming girl like this...
RIP
Long live the Queen...
(Linda Ikeji)...
Lord,this is really sad..RIP girl.
Wat a waste for such a good hearted girl..
Rip Holly!
Chai RIP
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May her Soul Rest in Peace !!!
Damolia.DEW
So so Sad! ***tears* R.I.P Angel.
Oh no! So sad
sad
SIR ZUMA
Eyah.may her kind heartedness n beautiful soul rest in peace in Jesus name.amen!
#nothankyoui'dratherbeselfmade
RIP brave heart
Awww RIP
Rip dear holly
Rip
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I am so touched... May her soul rest in peace
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