"It's a very sad time for the NSW Police Force and Kelly’s death is a loss to the whole community," he said. "Kelly was a highly regarded and dedicated officer who will be sorely missed by colleagues across the force."
The other victim is believed to be an international student, 24, from Chiswick in Sydney. She is yet to be formally identified and police were waiting for confirmation that family members have been notified.
Reports from witnesses indicate the younger woman was tipped off her inflatable lilo when it was swept into a whirlpool, NSW Police said. Senior Constable Foster was swept in as she tried to assist the younger victim, police said.