Man drowns at Tallow Beach at Byron Bay

A man has died after being pulled from the surf at a Byron Bay Beach.

Just after 7am today (Thursday 18 January 2024), emergency services were called to Tallow Beach following reports a man was unresponsive in the water.

Members of the public commenced CPR before the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he was unable to be revived.

The man is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 20s.

Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report is being prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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