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A man’s body was spotted in the water at a popular surf beach in Sydney’s Northern Beaches on Saturday morning.
The deceased man, believed to be in his 60s, was pulled onto the rocks at Freshwater Beach, triggering a police investigation.
Emergency services responded to Lumsdaine Dr about 10.20am after receiving reports that “a body was seen in the surf,” NSW Police said.
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“He is yet to be formally identified, but is believed to be aged in his 60s.”
The body of a man believed to be in his 60s was pulled from the water at Freshwater Beach on Saturday. Credit: 7NEWSAn investigation into the man’s death has commenced, NSW Police said. Credit: 7NEWS
An investigation has commenced and inquiries are continuing.
The Surf Life Saving Australia’s Beach Safe website describes the beach as a “highly hazardous” location.
It noted that “an average of 121 rescues each year” take place at the popular surf beach.
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