Overview
- Emergency services launched a search after beachgoers found a swimmer’s belongings on the shore and a call was made to Cliff Road about 10:40am on Sunday, and rescuers located a body before noon.
- Wollongong Police District led a multi-agency response that included Marine Area Command, Water Police, Surf Life Saving NSW and an air rescue helicopter.
- Rescuers recovered the man’s body from the waters near the Continental Pool and transferred it by helicopter into a police vessel for transport to the Water Police base at Port Kembla.
- Police have not formally identified the deceased but estimate he was about 32 years old and have said they will prepare a report for the coroner.
- Authorities have appealed for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers and Surf Life Saving NSW noted North Beach is patrolled during the off-season and that responders will be offered support.