Brisbane woman Lucinda McGrath dies at Bulcock Beach near Caloundra

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Young woman dies just a day before her 28th birthday as a trip to the beach turns to tragedy – leaving her shattered family in ‘absolute shock’

  • Lucinda McGrath, 27, drowned in Queensland 
  • She was found unresponsive at Bulcock Beach
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By Ashlea Knickel For Daily Mail Australia

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A beach-loving young woman has drowned just one day before her 28th birthday – with her mother left in ‘total shock’. 

Lucinda McGrath, 27, was pulled from the water, unresponsive, by beachgoers at Bulcock Beach in Caloundra, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, at about 3.45pm on Sunday.

Lifesavers rushed to perform CPR however Lucinda could not be revived and tragically died at the scene.

Brisbane woman Lucinda McGrath dies at Bulcock Beach near Caloundra

Brisbane resident Lucinda McGrath (above) died after being pulled from the water in Queensland

Lucinda’s mother, Lynelle McGrath, said her free spirited daughter ‘loved the beach’ and regularly travelled from her Zillmere, north Brisbane, home to camp around the Sunshine Coast, Courier Mail reports.

She revealed Lucinda had headed to the beach on Sunday with a work colleague to celebrate her upcoming birthday.

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Lucinda’s cousin Jennifer Moy described her as ‘adventurous’ and a ‘bit blokey’, adding she ‘can’t imagine’ her life without her.

Another mourner wrote on social media: ‘Rest in Peace Lucy. Thank you for providing me with your free spirited vibes throughout high school.’

Mother Lynelle McGrath (right) said Lucinda (left) 'loved the beach' and regularly camped in the Sunshine Coast region

Mother Lynelle McGrath (right) said Lucinda (left) ‘loved the beach’ and regularly camped in the Sunshine Coast region

FIVE STEPS TO FLOAT TO SURVIVE

Waverley Council Lifeguard Service coordinator Bruce Hopkins told the Sydney Morning Herald learning how to float ‘could be the difference between life and death’ when swimming.

You can float by: 

1. Keep calm and control your breathing

2. Lean back

3. Extend your arms and legs

4. Gently rotate your arms and legs in a circular motion

5. Signal for help with your hand if you can

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