Peter Stone, 45, died in the course of the rescue of his 14-year-old son close to Narooma on New Year’s Day.
Surf Life Saving NSW stated Stone additionally turned caught within the rip at Bogola Beach, which is unpatrolled.
Lifesavers rushed to the seaside in an inflatable rescue boat at 1.30pm however regardless of giving CPR, Stone could not be saved.
Stone served at Springwood within the Blue Mountains.
He was on prolonged depart from the drive and was on vacation along with his household when he rushed to the rescue of his son, who was caught in a “substantial” rip.
“He was able to push his son out of the rip, he was then taken further out to sea in the rip,” NSW Police Acting Inspector Paul Hoyer stated.
“This is a tragedy which is able to reduce via to the household, his mates and workmates.
Hoyer praised Stone for his actions.
”As a father, father or mother and police officer, he was clearly doing what he ought to be doing,” he said.
Hoyer urged people to swim between the flags at patrolled beaches.
Police said officers from South Coast Police District will prepare a report for the coroner.
NSW Surf Life Saving said large crowds flocked to beaches on New Year’s Day.
The drowning is simply the most recent over the festive interval, with a number of individuals shedding their lives in water-related incidents throughout the nation.
