Bodies of two fishermen swept off rocks at Kurnell in Sydney have been recovered following search
Two men have died after reportedly being washed off cliffs in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire.
NSW Police were called to Cape Solander Dr, Kurnell, following reports that two people had been washed into the ocean at 2.45pm on Monday.
It is clear that the men were fishing on rocks.
After a search for two fishermen swept off rocks in Sydney’s south, police recovered two bodies from the water on Monday afternoon
Police grab the men’s fishing gear and talk to a witness on the rocks near Kurnell where the men had been fishing
A search was launched with the assistance of Marine Area Command, Surf Life Savers and Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
NSW Police confirmed the two men were recovered from the water a short time later.
Officers performed CPR until NSW Ambulance paramedics took over.
Police and ambulance personnel tried to resuscitate the men, but were unsuccessful
A report will be prepared for the coroner
Unfortunately, both men could not be revived.
The two fishermen have yet to be formally identified.
The police will prepare a report for the information of the coroner.