Man dies after rescue from Yamba beach
A man has died in hospital after he was retrieved from the water unconscious at Main Beach, Yamba
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A MAN has died in hospital after he was rescued from Yamba's Main Beach last week.
Emergency services responded to reports that a man had been retrieved from the water unconscious at Main Beach, Yamba, about 3.30pm on Friday February 7 2020.
Members of the public commenced CPR on the man before lifeguards arrived to assist with the resuscitation.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended a short time later and commenced inquiries.
The man was airlifted to Lismore Hospital before being transferred to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
About 1.30am on Thursday February 13 2020, Queensland Police notified NSW Police that the man passed away on Wednesday February 12 2020.
The man has been identified as a 36-year-old dual citizen of France and Australia.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Originally published as Man dies after rescue from Yamba beach
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