Man in 50s dead after surf at Brooms Head

A surfer believed to be in his late 50s has drowned off the NSW North Coast after attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Here’s what unfolded.

A male believed to be in his 50s has died at Brooms Head after being pulled from the water.

A man believed to be in his late 50s has drowned at Brooms Head after suffering a medical episode while surfing.

Around 3pm on Thursday emergency services were called to the Brooms Head Caravan Park after reports a man had drowned and been pulled out of the water.

Members of the public performed CPR on the man until paramedics arrived.

They were assisted on scene by a Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The man was declared deceased a short time later.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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