Overview
- The men, aged 40 and 33, were pulled from the water at Mettam’s Pool in Perth’s northern suburbs around 3pm on the Australia Day public holiday.
- Surf lifesavers provided emergency first aid before both men were transported by ambulance to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
- The 40-year-old was taken under lights and sirens and died a short time later in hospital.
- The 33-year-old was taken under normal road conditions, and authorities have not disclosed his condition.
- A report will be prepared for the coroner following reports the pair were caught in a powerful rip.