Surfer dies at Seal Rocks after water rescue
A man in his 60s died at the scene after being pulled unresponsive from Number One Beach.
A surfer was dragged from the water at Number One Beach, Seal Rocks, about 2:20pm Monday after being found unresponsive. Members of the public pulled him from the water.
Paramedics arrived and tried to revive him at the scene but were unable to save him. The surfer has not been formally identified.
Number One Beach, opposite a caravan park, is a popular destination for swimmers and surfers on the NSW Mid North Coast.
- Number One Beach, Seal Rocks
- Location
- 2:20pm Monday
- Time
- 60s
- Estimated age
Why it mattersDrowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury death in Australia, and water safety at popular beaches remains a concern for all users.
AustraliaThe death highlights ongoing water safety risks at Australian beaches, particularly for older swimmers and surfers visiting popular swimming spots.
Corroborated bynewcastleherald.com.au
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