**Title: Tragic Boating accident Claims Life of 16-Year-Old Girl on Australia Day**
**Published: 07:25 EST, 27 January 2024**
**Updated: 07:38 EST, 27 January 2024**
By David Southwell and Tita Smith for Daily Mail Australia
A devastating boating accident on Australia Day has resulted in the tragic death of 16-year-old Darcy Sutherland. The incident occurred near the Grays Point boat ramp, located 30km south of Sydney, when two tinnies driven by 16-year-old boys collided around 10:15 am on Friday.
Witnesses at the scene reported that Ms. Sutherland was thrown into the water and remained facedown for approximately five minutes before onlookers initiated CPR. Paramedics worked tirelessly to