Man dies while swimming at beach on Central Coast, NSW

A man has died while swimming at a beach on the Central Coast today.

Just before 11am (Sunday 19 April 2020), emergency services were called to Spoon Bay, near Forresters Beach, after reports a man was in trouble in the water.

The 89-year-old man was pulled from the water and members of the public commenced CPR.

NSW ambulance paramedics attended and continued CPR, however the man could not be revived and died at the scene.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District attended and have commenced inquiries.

A report will be provided 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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