A boy who was pulled from the water on the state's South Coast this afternoon has died.
Just after 1.20pm (Friday 7 October 2022), emergency services were called to Murramarang Beach, Bawley Point, following reports a child had been caught in a rip.
The 11-year-old boy was retrieved from the water about 2.30pm.
He was taken to Batemans Bay Hospital in a critical condition; he died a short time later.
Officers from South Coast Police District have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
