A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner following the death of a man while swimming at in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney.
Shortly after 5pm (Monday 4 January 2021), emergency services responded to reports that two people had got into difficulties after jumping from a rock ledge into Wattamolla Lagoon in the Royal National Park
A woman, aged in her 20s, was treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital. Her condition is reported as stable.
About 6.20pm, the body of a man, also believed to be aged in his 20s, was retrieved from the water.
Officers from the Sutherland Shire Police Area Command attended and have commenced an investigation.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Inquiries continue.
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.
