Whispers of Loss: Tragedy Strikes Australia's East in the Wake of Christmas Storms

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The recent storms that  bombarded Australia's east during Christmas (25 December)have left a trail of  heartache, claiming the lives of ten  individualities, including a nine-year -old girl named Mia Holland- McCormack.

Mia, who had severe autism, tragically  faded during the storm in Queensland and was  latterly  set up in floodwaters.  

 

Among the victims are two former Queensland rugby union players, David Logan and Stephen Tait, who were on a boat that overturned off Green Island. 

The  grueling  conditions during the storm hampered deliverance  sweats, and a third body has been located since.   

In Gympie, Queensland, three women exploring a stormwater drain were swept down by a  swell of water, performing in the discovery of a 40-old woman's body.   In Victoria, two  RVs lost their lives in East Gippsland due to flash flooding. 

The hunt for a missing 46- time-old woman continues.   The tragedy extends to Christmas Day, with a woman crushed by a tree on the Gold Coast and a man killed by a falling branch in Victoria.   

Queensland Premier Steven Miles expressed his  heartache over the losses, emphasizing that the affected families are in the  studies and prayers of every Queenslander.  

 Compounding the challenges,  further approx than 91,000 homes are without power, and the recovery  trouble is anticipated to be dragged . 

Queensland Energy Minister Mark de Brenni  stressed the  expansive damage to powerlines, especially on the Gold Coast, with crews working lifelessly to assess and address the situation.   

The collaborative impact of these storms has left communities in mourning and facing significant  dislocations, emphasizing the need for support and adaptability during these trying times.