Kimberley Fuller’s frantic bid to save husband Jacob Vennix, who died on their honeymoon in Bali

A man from Adelaide has died while on his honeymoon in Bali after he was swept out to sea, with his new wife making desperate attempts to save his life. Warning: Distressing

An Australian man who drowned in Bali while on honeymoon despite his wife’s frantic attempts to save his life was the loving father of two young children.

Jacob Vennix, 32, died on Monday after being dragged out to sea by a strong current while swimming at the estuary at Pasut Beach in Tabanan Regency, northwest of Kuta, at about 3.50pm local time on Monday.

Just minutes later a strong current pulled Mr Vennix into the rough and choppy waters off the beach.

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller. Jacob drowned while on his honeymoon at Pasut Beach in Tabanan, Bali, Picture: Instagram

His new wife Kimberley Fuller, 38, watched helplessly onshore as her husband disappeared into the turbulent sea before grabbing a beach lounge and running into the rough sea, stopping when the water hit her knees.

The mum of two then implored onlookers to help her rescue her husband, with a local shipping vessel hearing her calls for help before sailing into the water in an attempt to rescue her husband.

Part of the rescue effort to save the man. Picture: News Corp exclusive

The man’s wife in the ocean. Picture: News Corp exclusive

The Adelaide couple married just weeks earlier in December and have two children. Photographs posted to social media just weeks ago show Mr Vennix and Ms Fuller kissing on their wedding day.

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller on their wedding day. Picture: Instagram

Jacob Vennix, centre, with his wife Kimberley Fuller, 2nd left. Picture: Instagram

In a photo posted in November, Mr Vennix beams as he holds up his youngest child while Mrs Fuller smiles at the camera after a fundraising run.

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller and child. Picture: Instagram

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller and child. Picture: Instagram

At Pasut Beach on Monday the fishing vessel’s rescue mission was hampered by choppy conditions. When the fishing boat finally reached Mr Vennix and pulled him into the vessel, a wave capsized the boat.

Pasut Beach in Tabanan Bali. Picture: Wisata Diary

Another wave would later drag an unconscious Mr Vennix back to the shore of Pasut Beach where Ms Fuller frantically attempted to resuscitate her husband with CPR but received no response.

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller in happier times. Picture: Instagram

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller and children. Picture: Instagram

Mr Vennix was later taken to Tabanan Public Hospital where he was declared deceased.

Harrowing photographs show Ms Fuller wife hugging the body of her husband on a hospital trolley.

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller, who were on their honeymoon. Picture: Instagram

It is understood the Australian couple were staying at Beachfront Villa Nixie and the Sea.

Bali Beachfront Villa Nixie and the Sea resort where the newlyweds were staying.

Tabanan Police spokesman I Gusti Made Berata confirmed Mr Vennix and Ms Fuller were in Bali on their honeymoon and said different currents met at the Pasut Beach estuary.

“It was reported that on Monday, at around 3.50pm, the couple swimming on the beach,” he said.

Jacob Vennix with his children. Picture: Instagram

“They are swimming on the estuary area, right in front of the entry access into Pasut Beach. The estuary area is the meeting point of current from different direction.”

Just minutes later a strong current pulled Mr Vennix into the rough and choppy waters off the beach, leaving Ms Fuller alone onshore.

One of the rooms at the Bali Beachfront Villa Nixie and the Sea resort. Picture: Supplied

Mr Vennix was described as “well loved” and a keen adventurer by those who knew him.

Mr Vennix was the state manager of Build Clean until just weeks ago, before he resigned ahead of his honeymoon, in anticipation of starting a new career path.

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller when she was pregnant. Picture: Instagram

Jacob Vennix with his wife Kimberley Fuller. The couple have 2 children. Picture: Instagram

Build Clean founder Sam Ackland said he was “well loved from day one” at the company.

“He was always your friend regardless of hierarchy,” Mr Ackland said.

“He’d worked his way up as a cleaner (at Build Clean) and he was destined for great things.”

He said that Mr Vennix had resigned earlier in December just before his wedding to pursue a career as a disability carer.

“He gave everyone a hug goodbye,” said Mr Ackland of Mr Vennix’s last day at his company.

“To think that 2025 was going to be his year and he was going to do what he was destined to do.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese posted his condolences to the family.

“This is such deeply sad news,” Mr Albanese wrote on social media.

“Our thoughts are with Jacob’s wife, family and friends.”

Foreign Minister Penny Wong also said: “I am heartbroken for Mr Vennix’s wife and loved ones, and offer my deepest sympathies.”

“I know all Australians will be thinking of them.

“The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and our consular officials in Bali will continue to provide consular assistance.”