Man swept from rocks on Coffs Coast on Monday unable to be saved by witnesses

A man has been swept off rocks and drowned on the Coffs Coast today, despite the efforts of witnesses and first responders. Here’s what we know.

A man thought to be aged in his mid-50s has drowned on the Coffs Coast.

A man has been swept off rocks and drowned near Brooms Head on the Coffs Coast, despite the efforts of witnesses and first responders.

Emergency services were called to Brooms Head lookout, south of Yamba, about 12.30pm on Monday after reports came in the man had been washed off the rocks.

The man believed to be aged in his mid-50s “was found unresponsive in the water” and could not be revived by those who rushed to his aid.

He had not been formally identified by Monday afternoon, NSW Police state.

Coffs/Clarence Police District set up a crime scene and have launched inquiries into the circumstances of the man’s death.

A report will be provided to the Coroner.

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Originally published as Man swept from rocks on Coffs Coast on Monday unable to be saved by witnesses