Man Dies In Hospital After Rescue From Penrith Weir

A man has died after being pulled unconscious from water in Sydney's west last week.

About 10.45am on Friday 25 April 2025, emergency services were called to the Penrith Weir, following reports of a drowning.

Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command were told a 38-year-old man was rescued by members of public, while a 14-year-old boy was brought to shore by Fire and Rescue NSW.

They were both treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before the man was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

The boy was taken to Nepean Hospital as a precaution.

A crime scene was established, and police commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Today (Thursday 1 May 2025), police were notified the man had died in hospital.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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