A report will be prepared for the Coroner following the drowning death of a man south of Sydney today, NSW Police say.
Emergency services were called to the northern end of Stanwell Park Beach off The Drive, just before 1.45pm (Monday 1 October 2018), following reports of a distressed swimmer in the water.
A man was pulled from the water by lifesavers and attempts to revive the man were made until NSW Ambulance Paramedics arrived.
The 24-year-old man was taken to Wollongong Hospital; however, he died.
Officers from Wollongong Police District will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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