. Jacob Vennix, 32, died while celebrating his honeymoon at Pasut Beach on Monday. Picture: Facebook South Australian man Jacob Vennix, 32, and his bride, 38-year-old Kimberly Ann Fuller, were celebrating their honeymoon at Pasut Beach, about 30km west of Denpasar, about 3.50pm local time on Monday.
Jacob Vennix, 32, died while celebrating his honeymoon at Pasut Beach on Monday. Picture: Facebook
The couple had been swimming in the estuary when Mr Vennix was swept out into choppy water while his wife was stuck on the shore.
Footage seen by NewsWire shows Ms Fuller trying to get people’s attention to help her husband.
She’s then seen attempting to enter the water with a chair in an effort to reach him, as people watch on unable to assist.
It is understood a local fisherman also rushed help Mr Vennix in his boat.
Tabanan Police spokesperson I Gusti Made Berata said when the fisherman was able to help Mr Vennix on-board his vessel despite shifting currents, a large wave flipped the boat.
“Some locals and the victim’s wife who were waiting on the beach immediately tried to save the victim.
“The victim’s condition was unconscious.”
Mr Vennix was rushed to Tabanan Public Hospital, where he later died.
Mr Berata said the honeymooners were swimming at a spot known to have different currents meet at the Pasut Beach estuary, according to The Advertiser.
“They are swimming on the estuary area, right in front of the entry access into Pasut Beach,” he said.
“The estuary area is the meeting point of current from different direction.”
The happy couple had tied the knot in front of friends and family. Picture: Facebook
The happy couple had tied the knot in front of friends and family. Picture: Facebook
Jacob Vennix and Kimberly Ann Fuller were building their lives together when tragedy struck. Picture: Facebook
Jacob Vennix and Kimberly Ann Fuller were building their lives together when tragedy struck. Picture: Facebook
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has been contacted.
The couple had tied the knot on December 21.
Mr Vennix had been a strong advocate for Guide Dogs Australia after the couple’s son was born with bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia, a condition that severely affects vision.
