Man drowns at Killalea Beach – Shell Cove

A man has died after being pulled from the water in the state’s Lake Illawarra region.

About 2.55pm (Sunday 9 Easter 2023), emergency services were called to Killalea Beach, Shell Cove, following reports a man was pulled unconscious from the water.

NSW Ambulance paramedics administered CPR; however, he could not be revived.

The man is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 60s.

Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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