Two women who were wiped away by Freak Wave and drowned to the sea and are identified as crushed loved ones reveal their moving last moments

Two good friends who lost their lives at a popular but dangerous beach have been identified as the close -knit community that is struggling with his second tragedy within four months.

Flags in the city center of Streaky Bay, on South Australia‘s Eyre Peninsula, flew on Wednesday at half-mast in memory of Zenaida Hunt, 65, and her friend Beth Peters, 67.

The couple was fishing on nearby beach beach when Mrs. Hunt was wiped out on Tuesday by a large wave.

Mrs. Peters jumped into the water in a desperate attempt to save her boyfriend.

It is understood that Mrs. Peters Carl’s husband raced over the beach to increase the alarm after he had seen the tragedy of the coast unfold.

The women’s bodies were found in the water a few hours later by a surfer and members of the SES after an extensive search.

Mrs. Hunt usually went fishing for the local jetty, which was currently closed due to repairs, according to her deeply sad husband Michael.

“There is my sweetheart,” he said Nine news Looking at her photo.

Zenaida Hunt (photo) and her good friend Beth died after she was swept to the sea on Tuesday near Streaky Bay. This is her husband’s favorite photo

Mrs. Hunt (photo in a green vest) was wiped out by a large wave and Beth (depicted in a gray vest) jumped into the water to save her

The women’s bodies were restored on Tuesday afternoon. Depicted the police were eaten the stage

“It’s not good at all,” said Mr Hunt about her death. “I am all tense.”

“It was just a bit of bad luck. She went there and was taken by a wave and it is normal. ‘

Mr Hunt and his wife, lovingly known as Aida, were married for 15 years after a meeting with one of his friends while he was in the Philippines.

“She worked in the clothing factory and she loved gardening,” he said.

Her friend Beth is remembered as a hero who did not hesitate to try to save Mrs. Hunt.

“She didn’t think twice, she went inside to save her boyfriend and I wish she could have come back,” said Mrs. Peters’ Nicht Karen Dodge Seven News.

“It was such a heroic act to be brave enough to go inside with the strong currents.

“We loved her, her infectious smile (s) always had a positive view of life.”

AIDA -Archtacle Michael (photo) broke his silence to pay a loving tribute on Wednesday

A surfer in the neighborhood tried to save one of the women from the water, but was ultimately not successful in reviving her

Back Beach is a popular place and promoted by the South Australian Tourism Commission as a ‘excellent location’ for beach fishing.

However, swimming is discouraged because of the presence of powerful cracks and heavy waves.

The coastline is notorious for its unpredictable branding and has previously claimed lives.

The tragedy has turned the close community upside down, only four Months after Surfer Lance Appleby, 28, was turned to death by a shark in Streaky Bay.

Beth (center) and Mrs. Hunt (right) fish when they were swept away and drowned tragically

Mayor of Streaky Bay Travis Barber Hulde brought to Mrs. Hunt, a very popular room on Wednesday.

“She was quiet and modest, but also beautiful, bubbles and always smiling – always said hello,” he said.

“People are very quiet and gloomy, so it will take a few weeks before we get our heads around them.”

The council will look at placing signs in popular places to warn beachgoers of the dangerous circumstances.