Rottnest Channel Swim was abandoned due to dangerous weather conditions for participant safety.

The Rottnest Channel Swim was abandoned due to dangerous weather conditions, as organizers made the decision to protect the safety of participants. Thousands of swimmers had been in the ocean for 3-4 hours when the call was made on Saturday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology, Surf Life Saving WA, and Marine Rescue Fremantle advised the Association to cancel the event. Participants who had not reached the 14km mark were asked to exit the water at 10am.

February 24, 2024
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