Man Dies in Hospital Following Rescue at Forster Beach
A 76-year-old man died in the hospital on Monday, 28 September 2026, after being pulled unresponsive from the water at One Mile Beach in Forster the previous morning.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, 27 September 2026. A surf lifesaver, an off-duty doctor, and officers from the Manning/Great Lakes Police District performed CPR on the man at the scene.
NSW Ambulance paramedics subsequently took over treatment and transported the man to Manning Base Hospital in critical condition. Police were notified on Monday that the man had died.
Authorities stated that a report will be prepared for the coroner.
New South Wales Police
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