Sunday, 04 October 2026 02:53:51 PM
A man has died after being pulled from the water in the state’s north today.
Just before 11am (Sunday 4 October 2026), officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were called to Marine Parade, Yamba, following reports of Surf Life Saving NSW locating a man’s body in the water.
The man was taken to shore and treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 60s.
Police have commenced an investigation into the incident, and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.