A 25-year-old Swiss tourist was killed by a three-meter bull shark at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park, New South Wales, while swimming with her partner. The incident occurred at sunrise, and the 26-year-old man was injured in the attempt to save her. The woman died at the scene, and her partner was airlifted to 'John Hunter' Hospital, where he is in stable condition. Authorities are analyzing footage of the incident to better understand the circumstances of the attack. Beaches in the area have been reopened after rigorous monitoring, which did not identify any other threats. Drones will continue to monitor the area, considering the forecast of warm weather that will attract tourists to the beach.
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