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The identity of the deceased woman has not yet been released to the public.
Emergency services responded to a distress call at a well-known tourist destination within West MacDonnell National Park around 1 p.m., following reports of a woman who had drowned.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, who took over CPR upon arrival, the young woman could not be resuscitated.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area, establishing a crime scene, and the swimming hole remains closed to the public as detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
Visitors to the Northern Territory are urged to exercise caution around bodies of water and adhere to all safety guidelines when exploring remote locations.
Ellery Creek Big Hole is one of the most popular and picturesque tourist spots in the West MacDonnell National Park.
Visitors often swim, picnic and camp there.
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