A man has drowned while attempting to rescue his daughter at an unpatrolled beach on the NSW north coast overnight.
A couple and their three children were in shallow water at Seven Mile Beach in Lennox Heads about 6.30pm on Wednesday, when their 11-year-old daughter was swept out to sea on a body board.
Her father, aged 45, swam out to her but was unable to bring them back to shore. His wife also swam out and she and the girl were able to reach the beach and alert authorities.
Two police officers were called and tried to rescue the man from the water but were unsuccessful.
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The man was retrieved from the surf about 7pm by surf lifesavers and given CPR by paramedics, but died at the scene.
The woman and her daughter were treated by paramedics and allowed to go home.
The family lives in Lennox Head, but the man is an Irish citizen. Police have alerted the Irish Consulate of the man's death.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
