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Man drowns at Cudgen Creek, Kingscliff

A MAN has tragically drowned at a northern NSW creek this morning with beachgoers frantically trying to revive him without success.

A man has drowned at Cudgen Creek today. Pics Adam Head
A man has drowned at Cudgen Creek today. Pics Adam Head

A MAN has tragically drowned at Cudgen Creek, Kingscliff this morning.

Emergency services rushed to the creek at 11.10am to reports a man had been pulled unconscious from the water.

It is understood beachgoers attempted to save him by performing CPR.

Police believe the man, 78, may have suffered a medical episode while in the water.

He could not be revived and died on scene.

Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District commenced inquiries into the incident and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

A post mortem will determine the cause of the man’s death.

Original URL: https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/beaches-and-fishing/man-drowns-at-cudgen-creek-kingscliff/news-story/de06471993a4e4544fb848f9ce4746ab