A man has died after being pulled from the water in the state's Hunter region today.
Just before 4pm (Sunday 20 September 2026), emergency services were called to Stockton Beach, Stockton, following reports a group of people were in trouble in the water.
Three men, all aged in their 20s, were pulled from the water with the assistance of members of the public.
One of the men was unresponsive, and CPR was commenced by bystanders before emergency services arrived.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District and NSW Ambulance paramedics treated all three men, however, one could not be revived.
The other two men were taken to John Hunter Hospital as a precaution.
Police have commenced an investigation into the incident, and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
