Body found and two others rescued at popular swimming spot

A man has drowned and another person has been rescued after jumping off a waterfall at a popular spot in Sydney’s south.

Divers have recovered a body at a popular swimming spot in Sydney’s south this afternoon.

The man was found at the bottom of the waterfall at Wattamolla during a major rescue operation in the Royal National Park.

Unfortunately, the man could not be saved. Picture: Nine News

Divers found the man's body under the water. Picture: Nine News

Another person was also rescued, a woman who was pulled from the water.

It’s the pair had been jumping from the rock ledge on a day trip.

The Westpac rescue helicopter was used to spot the swimmers about 6.30pm.

A group of men reportedly jumped off the Wattamolla waterfall, but one did not resurface. Picture: Seven News

The beach spot is popular for people to jump from the 9m cliff despite the warning signs.

The safety measures include signs and safety barriers.