Christmas Day tragedy at Squeaky Beach

A man has died and a second man is missing in waters off Wilsons Promontory this afternoon.

It's believed the pair were swimming with friends at Squeaky Beach when they got into difficulty about 3.40pm.

A member of the public managed to pull one of the men from the water.

CPR was commenced however he died at the scene.

The second swimmer is yet to be located and a search is under way including local police officers and the Air Wing.

Water Police are also on their way to the scene to assist in the search.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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