Seaplane Crash Near Rottnest Island Kills Three

A seaplane crash off Rottnest Island, Australia, resulted in the deaths of three people, including two tourists from Switzerland and Denmark, while three others were injured. The Cessna 208 Caravan, operated by Swan River Seaplanes, reportedly struck Phillip Rock shortly after takeoff around 4 PM, leading to its nose-diving into the ocean. Eyewitnesses observed the plane struggling to gain altitude, with some describing a chaotic scene as it went down. The Western Australian Police are conducting a search operation for the three missing passengers, while Premier Roger Cook expressed his condolences and concern over the incident. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with past links to a fatal crash in 2020 raising questions about the operator's safety record. Authorities have confirmed that significant resources are being deployed for rescue efforts and recovery of the wreckage.