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Family of tourists who drowned at Cairns swimming hole call for more safety warnings Gomiya Gajanayake (wearing hat) surrounded by friends the day after his brother and father drowned at Crystal Cascades.(ABC Far North: Holly Richardson) Source:-www.abc.net.au Relatives who watched on as a father and son drowned at a popular swimming hole near Cairns have expressed their devastation at the loss, and called for more warnings for tourists. Key points: A father and son drowned at a popular swimming hole in Cairns on Tuesday The grief-stricken family have paid tribute to their beloved relatives A family friend has called for better signage and warnings at the site Warning: The story contains details that some readers may find distressing. Melbourne man Sisira Gajanayaka, 59, and his son Themi, 20, drowned on Tuesday at Crystal Cascades, outside Cairns city. Mr Gajanayaka’s wife Thushri, daughter Senadi, 14, and older son Gomiya, 26, all saw the tragedy ...