Father and son heroes drown after rescue boat capsizes during rescue attempt near Port Campbell

By Tim Pigot, Michael Fowler, Erin Pearson and Matilda Boseley
Updated August 16 2019 - 3:07pm, first published April 21 2019 - 10:45pm
FALLEN heroes: Ross and Andrew Powell were prominent figures in the south-west dairy farming industry and life-long life saving club members. Picture: Rob Gunstone
FALLEN heroes: Ross and Andrew Powell were prominent figures in the south-west dairy farming industry and life-long life saving club members. Picture: Rob Gunstone

A father and son who drowned trying to rescue a tourist from rough waters near Port Campbell on Sunday have been described as "like peas in a pod" who dedicated their lives to the local community.

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