28 January 2025

Elderly man drowns at South Coast beach

| Claire Sams
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A sand dune with grass at a beach

Emergency services were called on Monday afternoon (27 January), following reports the man was in trouble in the water. Photo: File.

A 65-year-old man drowned at a South Coast over the long weekend.

A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to Pambula Beach on Monday afternoon (27 January) at about 5:20 pm, following reports that someone was in trouble in the water.

Surf Life Savers and NSW Ambulance paramedics assisted the 65-year-old man; however, he died at the scene.

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Officers from South Coast Police District attended the scene and have begun inquiries into the incident.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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