Overview
- Emergency services were called after reports of two surfers in trouble off the Cape St George Lighthouse on Wednesday and crews recovered both men from the water.
- A 43-year-old man was pulled from the water unresponsive and died at the scene while a 38-year-old man was rescued and assessed as a precaution at Murrays Beach Boat Ramp.
- Responding teams included South Coast Police District officers, Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers, the Australian Federal Police, the Royal Australian Navy and NSW Ambulance paramedics.
- NSW Police have opened an investigation, will prepare a report for the coroner and say the deceased has not yet been formally identified; members of the public are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- Jervis Bay sees frequent multi-agency maritime responses for surf incidents and this death underscores the risks of offshore currents and changing sea conditions for local recreational users.