A boy has died following a kite surfing incident in Kurnell.
About 5.30pm (Saturday 2 November 2019), a 14-year-old boy was kite surfing off Silver Beach, when he got caught in a gust of wind and landed heavily on rocks.
As a result, the boy suffered severe injuries and, following a rescue operation, he was airlifted to St George Hospital in a critical condition.
A short time ago the boy died in hospital.
Officers from the Marine Area Command are conducting inquiries into the incident and are speaking to family and witnesses.
A report will be prepared for 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 treated in strict confidence.
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