Stanwell Park drowning

beach flagsA report will be prepared for the Coroner following the drowning death of a man at Stanwell Park Beach today.

Emergency services were called to the northern end of Stanwell Park Beach off The Drive, just before 1.45pm, following reports of a distressed swimmer in the water.

A man was pulled from the water by lifesavers and attempts to revive the man were made until NSW Ambulance Paramedics arrived.

The 24-year-old man was taken to Wollongong Hospital; however, he died.

Wollongong police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

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