Elderly woman dies after rescue from Shearwater Lake

An elderly woman has died after being rescued from Shearwater Lake in Adelaide. The woman, 76 years old, was seen struggling in the water on Tuesday night around 8:30 PM. Bystanders called emergency services immediately. Police officers were the first to arrive at the scene. They jumped into the lake and managed to bring her to the shore. CPR was performed, but she remained unresponsive. Paramedics quickly arrived and took her to the hospital. The woman passed away on Wednesday. Local resident Josh Page, 17, witnessed the emergency response and noted the number of ambulances and fire trucks present. He described the scene as overwhelming, with many emergency vehicles on-site. Authorities say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. They plan to prepare a report for the coroner. The community mourns the loss of a neighbor during this tragic incident.