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 An Aboriginal Dreamtime Story of forbidden love tells of a beautiful girl named Oolana, from the Yidinji people, who married Waroonoo, a respected elder from her tribe. "Shortly after their union another tribe moved into the area and a handsome young man came into her life. His name was Dyga and the pair soon fell in love," the legend says. "Realising the adulterous crime they were committing, the young lovers escaped their tribes and fled into the valleys. "The elders captured them, but Oolana broke free from her captors and threw herself into the still waters of what is now known as Babinda Boulders, calling for Dyga to follow her. " As Dyga hit the waters, her anguished cries for her lost lover turned the still waters into a rushing torrent, the water sparkling like, loose diamonds and the land shook with sorrow . Huge boulders were scattered around the creek and the crying Oolana disappeared among them. "Aboriginal legend says her spirit still guards the boulders and that her calls for her lost lover can still be heard." 15 men to have lost their lives in the past 50 years are said to have been victims of careless behaviour in the rocks and deceptively-strong currents. Tourists are warned to obey signage and remain in designated swimming pools. Comments Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Leave a Reply | Categories
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