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Man, 23, drowns while swimming at Mataranka Hot Springs

A 23-YEAR-OLD man has drowned at Mataranka Hot Springs. He was pulled unconscious from the water overnight

A man has drowned while swimming in thermal pools in Mataranka overnight
A man has drowned while swimming in thermal pools in Mataranka overnight

A 23-YEAR-OLD man has drowned at Mataranka Hot Springs overnight.

The man was swimming at the hot springs when he drowned.

Police and emergency services responded to a report of a man being pulled unconscious from the water just before 8pm.

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CPR was administered on the man until CareFlight arrived to assist, however the man died before the crew arrived.

Northern Investigation Section Team will travel to Mataranka to help local police with their investigation in relation to the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

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Police are calling for people who witnessed the incident, or have further information which may assist with police inquiries to contact them on 131 444.

judith.aisthorpe@news.com.au

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