Man drowns attempting to rescue young off NSW beach

Man drowns attempting to rescue young off NSW beach
A person has drowned trying to rescue his daughter from the surf at a well-liked New South Wales vacationer seashore in a single day.

Police mentioned a pair and their three youngsters have been solely in shallow water at Seven Mile Beach, at Lennox Head, about 6.30pm yesterday, when their 11-year-old daughter was swept out to sea on a physique board.

Her father, aged 45, swam out to her however was unable to convey them again to shore. His spouse additionally swam out and she or he and the lady have been capable of attain the seashore and alert authorities.

Two cops, who have been first on the scene, entered the surf in an try to seek out the person however have been unsuccessful.

Surf lifesavers retrieved the person from the surf about 7pm.

Paramedics tried to revive him however he he died on the scene.

The lady and her daughter have been handled by paramedics and allowed to go dwelling.

The household is from Lennox Head. Police have knowledgeable the Irish consulate of the person’s dying.

Seven Mile Beach, 750kms north of Sydney, was not patrolled on the time.

A report will likely be ready for the Coroner.