Teenage boy who drowned at popular swimming spot is identified – as tragic new details emerge
- Ayat Hossain, 13, drowned near Gerringong on Wednesday
- He and two other boys got into trouble around 5:15 p.m
- Other teenagers, 16 and 18, were rescued, but Hossain died at the scene
A teenage boy who drowned after getting into trouble while swimming in a popular lagoon has been identified.
Ayat Hossain, 13, was swimming with two other boys, aged 16 and 18, in the Werri Lagoon near Gerringong on the NSW south coast about 5.15pm on Wednesday when the group got into trouble.
The 16 and 18-year-olds managed to get out of the water without help, while a lifeguard pulled Ayat to shore, unconscious.
Emergency services rushed to the lagoon, but despite their efforts, Ayat was pronounced dead at the scene.
A service for him will be held at the Lakemba Mosque on Thursday.
Locals reported seeing emergency vehicles and a rescue helicopter heading to the lagoon shortly after the drowning.
‘Two teenage boys managed to reach safety on their own, while a third was brought ashore by a lifeguard; however, the boy could not be revived,” NSW Police said.
“That part of the lagoon is not monitored.”
Ayat Hossain, 13, could not be revived and died on the spot
A teenage boy drowned in the Werri Lagoon, near Gerringong, on Wednesday
Distressed family members were seen speaking to police and comforting each other.
Two surviving teenagers were examined by paramedics at the scene.
Police have launched an investigation and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers.