Woman drowned off La Perouse while having her photo taken

A woman has drowned after being swept off rocks at La Perouse.

Shortly after 3pm today, emergency services were called to Bare Island after a woman was swept off rocks and into the sea.

Police, ambulance paramedics and lifesavers performed a search and around 3.35pm they located a woman’s body in the water.

Initial inquiries indicate the woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, was standing on the rocks to have a photo taken.

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