Man drowns at popular NSW beach
A man has drowned at a popular beach on the NSW far-north coast.
The 36-year-old was swimming at Brunswick Beach near Byron Bay with a group just after 11am when he found himself in trouble.
A female friend on shore attracted the attention of two surfers who managed to pull the man in.
A man, 36, has drowned at Brunswick Main Beach. Visit NSW
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services including lifeguards, paramedics, police, and members of the public a man couldn’t be revived,” Surf Lifesaving NSW said in a statement.
At the time of the accident the swell was about 1m and has been described as “challenging” for swimming.
“On behalf of the entire Surf Life Saving community we would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the man who tragically lost his life,” Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steven Pearce said.
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