text: The devastated husband of a woman who drowned in a ‘freak’ snorkelling accident has posted a heartbreaking tribute to her on Facebook. Teresa Swarbrick, known affectionately to her friends and family as Etch, died on April 8 after reportedly getting into trouble in the water near Julian Rocks off the coast of Byron Bay in NSW. The mother of two, from Western Sydney, was caught in strong currents and lost consciousness before being pulled from the water. Lifeguards and paramedics were unable to revive her with CPR. Mrs Swarbrick’s husband Alan posted on her Facebook page: ‘Hello to all of Etch's beautiful Facebook friends and family. This message is from Teresa’s husband Alan and is one of the few messages I have ever posted on Facebook but it is by far the hardest I will ever need to.’ Alan Swarbrick (left) has posted a heartbreaking tribute to his wife Teresa (right) after she drowned while snorkelling . The mother of two died on April 8 after reportedly getting into trouble in the water near Julian Rocks off the coast of Byron Bay in NSW . He wrote: ‘On Wednesday 8th April 2015 at approx 3:30 pm we lost our beautiful Teresa or Etch as we all know her when she drowned in a freak accident on a snorkelling trip at Byron Bay, NSW . ‘At this stage I do not know what to say, there are no words to express my sadness and devastation for our family. ‘She is a special soul and I simply cannot express the love we had together, it is a very special bond and I love her so much. I know she also loved James and Abbey with that same special bond. ‘She loved all the special friends she had and cherished all of you and the many memories we had together. I know she would want me to share this sad message with you.’ Mrs Swarbrick's husband Alan posted on her Facebook page: ‘This is one of the few messages I have ever posted on facebook but it is by far the hardest I will ever need to.' Mrs Swarbrick is pictured here with her husband and two children Abbey and James . ‘She is a special soul and I simply cannot express the love we had together,' Mr Swarbrick said . He signed off the tribute by saying: ‘I am sorry that I am short for words but we are still in shock and totally lost on what to say to all of you. She is always in our hearts and with us all. Lots of Love, From Alan, Abbey and James xx.’ Mrs Swarbrick’s daughter Abbey commented on the status, writing: ‘Stay strong to everyone else as well.’ Dozens of friends sent outpourings of love and support to the family. Leticia M. Hill: ‘I am heartsick, devastated and totally saddened by this tragic news!!! I'm typing this with tears in my eyes! I wish I could hold you all in my arms!’ Jazmin Sol said: ‘I am so so sorry for your loss Al, James and Abbey. It's such devastating news I just cannot believe it. Such a beautiful person inside and out she will be missed terribly. If you need anything at all please let us know. Xxxx’ Mrs Swarbrick’s funeral will be held this Friday. Mr Swarbrick signed of his message by writing 'I am sorry that I am short for words but we are still in shock'
target: Teresa Swarbrick drowned on April 8 off the coast of Byron Bay, NSW .
  Her husband Alan described her as a 'special soul' in a Facebook tribute .
  'I simply cannot express the love we had together,' he said .
  The mother of two was caught in strong currents while snorkelling .
  Lifeguards and paramedics were unable to revive her with CPR .