A woman has died after being struck by a wave whilst rock fishing on the states south coast.
About 6pm yesterday (Saturday 17 October 2026), emergency services were called to North Durras Beach on the South Coast, after reports of two people in the water.
Officers from South Coast Police District responded along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, Surf Lifesavers, Fire and Rescue NSW Marine Rescue.
Police have been informed that a 39-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were rock fishing at the location when a wave struck the woman knocking her into the surf.
The male entered the surf to retrieve the woman but was unable to do so and was washed back to shore.
A passing vessel located the woman where the crew removed her from the water and returned to shore where CPR was performed. However, the woman could not be revived and died at the scene.
Neither persons were wearing safety equipment.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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.
