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One of the two women who drowned in a weir on Boxing Day has been identified as a mother and passionate outdoor adventurer.
Gympie local Tanya Hehir, 46, was out ‘exploring’ a stormwater drain on a trail next to the Mary River near the small southeast Queensland town at about 2.30pm on Tuesday.
She and two friends, aged 40 and 46, were washed through the drain and out to the river when a freak storm cell hit the region.
The surviving 46-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries but was able to reach the bank of the river to call for help.
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A massive search was launched for the two missing women in the river, with the party reaching as far as Widgee Crossing some 5km away.
Queensland mother Tanya Hehir (above) drowned in a weir after a freak storm hit Gympie on Tuesday
The 40-year-old woman’s body was found by swift water rescue workers at about 7.10pm Tuesday, near the entrance of the drain.
Ms Hehir’s body was found about midday Wednesday near the weir.
More to come.
