The public is sympathizing with West Coast Eagles Player Rhett Bazzo, who recently lost his mother, Kylie Bazzo . Reports revealed the woman was found dead after she fell from a boat following an accident in Mandurah, south of Perth. Find out the details of the story below.
The Details Of The Accident
According to reports , at about 10 pm on January 21, 2023, Kylie was on board a boat with three others, Deborah Burdon, John Burdon, and an unidentified man, when their boat struck a navigation marker.
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What Happened Next?
Unfortunately, the impact of the clash sent the quartet flying into the Mandurah Estuary, South of Perth. Following the accident, some personnel arrived at the scene, and later that night, Deborah’s body was pulled from the water.
The Effect Of The Accident On Deborah And John
Sadly, too much damage had already been done, and she could not be revived. Her husband, John, who was said to be behind the wheel, also sustained serious injuries and was immediately rushed to the Royal Perth Hospital.
A Surprising Miracle
While the accident claimed Deborah’s life and left her husband injured, the unidentified man surprisingly survived the accident without a scratch.
The Search For Kylie’s Body Begins
The following day, a wide-scale sea, land, and air search for Kylie’s body began.
For hours, all efforts to find Kylie’s body were unsuccessful.
Kylie’s Dead Body Is Found
However, her body was discovered near Creery Island in the Mandurah Estuary at night. Sadly, like Deborah, Kylie didn’t survive the accident.
Investigations Are Underway
In the meantime, investigations are still going on to determine the cause of the boat accident. In addition, two witnesses have opened up, sharing an account of how the tragedy occurred.
Eyewitnesses’ Account
Wendy and Vince McCormack disclosed that they witnessed the vessel collide with the pylon from their home. According to Wendy, the boat was speeding very quickly, and suddenly, they heard a bang.
The Witnesses Suspected Tragedy
The witness further explained that the vessel had no lights and went straight into the marker. Afterward, there was silence. Wendy mentioned that they suspected something terrible had happened due to the grave silence.
Kylie Was A Great Mom
Kylie’s death is a big blow to her kids, Rhett and Kameron. Until the end, the mother of two supported her kids.
Rhett Made His Mom Proud
When Rhett, a rising star in the AFL, was drafted as a defender at the beginning of the 2022 season for the West Coast Eagles, Kylie was super proud of her son.
Kylie Celebrates Her Son’s Success
Recently, Rhett’s contract at the club was extended to 2025, and the doting mother of two showed her support. She took to social media, telling Rhett the family was excited and proud of him.
Hard Work and Commitment Have Rewards
Kylie completed her statement, noting that there was always a reward for hard work and commitment. Now, the lovely mother of two will be unable to watch her son attain greatness in the AFL.
Another Tragic Loss
Kylie’s demise is not the only tragedy Rhett and his sister have dealt with. At a young age, the duo lost their father, Steve Bazzo, a WAFL footy legend for South Mandurah. Hopefully, with love and encouragement from the public, the siblings will survive this difficult time.
