Spear fisherman, 29, who drowned at Bondi Beach is identified

Louis Touma, 29, was diving with six mates when he was dragged unconscious from the water at the north end of the beach at about 4pm on Thursday.

A spearfisherman who drowned after being pulled from the water at Bondi Beach has been identified.

Louis Touma, 29, was diving with six mates when he was dragged unconscious from the water at the north end of the beach at about 4pm on Thursday.

His friends attempted CPR and paramedics rushed him to St Vincent’s Hospital in a critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

Louis Touma died in the incident at Bondi Beach

His friends and family said it was a “heartbreaking loss”, the Daily Telegraph reported.

Mr Touma's friends were treated for shock following the harrowing incident.

“NSW Ambulance paramedics were called in to treat a man who had been spear fishing with friends,” a spokesman said.

Emergency services at the scene. Picture: Bianca Healey

“He was found unconscious and pulled from the water before his friends attempted CPR on the rocks.

“The Toll Ambulance Helicopter’s medical team landed on Bondi Beach, where they treated the man, along with NSW Ambulance intensive care and special operations paramedics.

“This was a very traumatic experience for this man’s friends and we commend their quick response in trying to assist their friend.”

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