Two surfers have died after being retrieved unconscious from the ocean in separate incidents in Northern NSW yesterday.
Just after 4pm (Sunday 4 April 2021), emergency services were called to Killick Beach at Hat Head on the Mid North Coast, after reports a surfer had been pulled from the water unresponsive.
Other surfers and people on the beach began CPR until police and paramedics arrived; however, the 64-year-old man was unable to be revived and he died at the scene.
A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted this week to determine cause of death.
Officers from Mid North Coast Police District will be preparing a report for the information of the Coroner.
In a separate, unrelated incident, emergency services were called to a beach at the Illaroo campground at Minnie Water, east of Grafton, shortly before 5pm (Sunday 4 April 2021), after reports a surfer had been found unconscious in the water.
Police attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
A 48-year-old male surfer was winched from the water to beach; however, he was declared deceased at the scene.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District have spoken with witnesses and will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
