A spearfisherman has died after he was pulled from the water in Sydney’s north east yesterday.
Just after 5pm (Tuesday 21 January 2020), emergency services were called to Bilgola Beach in the Northern Beaches, following reports a man was found unresponsive and had been pulled to shore by a friend.
The 26-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.
Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the circumstance surrounding the incident.
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 treated in strict confidence.
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