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Surfer dies after being rescued from water at Seal Rocks

A surfer believed to be in his 60s has died after being found unresponsive in the water at Seal Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast.

Members of the public pulled the man from the water at Number One Beach on Monday afternoon, 26 October.

Emergency services were called to the beach about 2.20pm, with officers from Manning Great Lakes Police District attending.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the scene but were unable to revive him.

His identity has not yet been formally confirmed.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and will prepare a report for the NSW Coroner.


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