Man dies after being pulled from beach south of Sydney

A man has died after he was pulled from the surf at a beach south of Sydney.

He was found unconscious in the water at Seven Mile Beach in Shoalhaven Heads about 8.45 today, police said.

Nearby beachgoers tried to resuscitate him while paramedics were on the way but he was unable to be revived.

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Police said the man has not been formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 60s.

Officers are investigating his death while a report is being prepared for the Coroner.