Swimmer drowns at Shelley Beach in Cronulla as water death toll rises
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Swimmer drowns on a Sydney beach and two others are taken to hospital as summer horror of deaths in the water continues
A swimmer died on a popular beach in Cronulla with her two male swimming partners who were rushed to hospital, one in critical condition.
The three men got into trouble around 1:50 p.m. at Shelley Park Beach on Saturday.
NSW Police say two men were unconscious in the water and when lifeguards arrived on jet skis they were taken to nearby Cronulla beach.
The other man managed to make it back to shore.
One man, whose age is currently unknown, died, while the other two men were taken to hospital.
A swimmer died on a popular beach in Cronulla and two others were rushed to hospital, one in critical condition.
The three men got into trouble around 1:50 p.m. at Shelley Beach on Saturday, with two of them having to be brought ashore by jet ski.
A man in his 40s was underwater for three minutes and was unconscious when lifeguards arrived.
He was taken by ambulance to St George’s Hospital in critical condition.
The third man, in his 20s, is conscious and was taken to St George’s Hospital for treatment.
It is understood that a rescuer also required medical treatment after suffering exhaustion.
Sutherland Shire Police Area Command officers are conducting investigations and will prepare a report for the coroner.
More to come.
A man in his 40s was underwater for three minutes and was unconscious when lifeguards arrived. He was taken by ambulance to St George’s Hospital in critical condition.
It is understood that a rescuer also required medical treatment after suffering exhaustion.