An investigation is underway after a man's body was found on a rural property an hour west of Casino on the Far North Coast.
Emergency services were called to Leslie Creek Road, Drake, about 11.30pm (Saturday 10 October 2026), after a man was found unresponsive.
Bystanders rendered first aid until officers attached to Richmond Police District arrived and took over CPR; efforts continued by NSW Ambulance paramedics, but he was unable to be revived.
The 53-year-old man from Nimbin was understood to be among a group of people attending a "bush doof" party on the property.
A crime scene has been established and inquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
