Despite its scenic beauty, Babinda Boulders has a dangerous Devil’s Pool that takes lives. Why is it so dangerous? Here’s what we know
Babinda Boulders is a natural place located at Babinda Creek. The exotic location is famous for large granite boulders filling the creek bed.
One of the main attractions of the place is a scenic reserve located. Despite its tremendous beauty, the site has a reputation for being a killer.
The pools in the reserve have witnessed more than 18 deaths since 1959. Here are a few more intriguing facts regarding the Devil’s Pool.
Babinda Boulders Story: Devils Pool Aboriginal Legend
There is an interesting story behind Babinda Boulders aka Devil’s pool. Because it is a site that represents the ideals of local indigenous cultures.
According to Aboriginals’, the boulders have an interesting tale behind their formation. The story is related to a young lady named Oolana.
She is the daughter of the Yindinji Tribe. The poor woman was promised to a respected elder as the tribe’s culture.
However, she falls in love with Dyga, a young warrior from a rival tribe. They eventually had to give up their home in order to continue their affair.
The Yindinji Tribe’s enraged elders looked for them and were apprehended. Ultimately, Dyga was killed, and Oolana was left in despair.
Sadly, the young lady committed suicide throwing herself into the Devil’s Pools.
It is still believed that Oolana’s cries and pain can still be heard from the site. Locals believe her ghost haunts the Devil’s Pools.
Surprisingly, man young men and women have been killed in the location. They are suspected of being pulled by her spirit.
Why Is Babinda Boulders So Dangerous?
Babinda Boulders is very dangerous because it’s large. Near the discharge, there are several sandy and shallow seas that are extreme.
Moreover, the high currents have been deemed as the most dangerous thing about the site.
The water is very deep and fast flowing through channels and over underwater rocks. Therefore, there are very few chances of survival.
It has witnessed an unusual and uncertain change in the current at many times. Also, drowning has claimed the lives of a large number of people.
As a result, one must keep an eye on the currents and swim only in safe areas. There are, however, numerous approved safe swimming sites ideal for a family swim.
Babinda Boulders Swimming Hole Deaths: How Many Have Died?
The total death from Babinda Boulders has been recorded to be 20, as of 2021. Most of the people have died from swimming, falling unexpectedly, or being wedged in the rocks.
On 30 November 2008, Tasmanian naval seaman James Bennett became the 17th person to drown at the site in 1959.
Very recently, a 19-year-old woman from Edmonton got disappeared at Babinda Boulders. She had passed from the sight since Dec 20, 2021.
Reportedly her dead body has been discovered. It is believed the woman was in the area with a group of friends. She had slipped and fallen into the water and was unable to resurface.
Likewise, two were drowned at the site last year, a teenage woman in April, and a 37-year-old tourist named Shanon Hoffman in October.