A man has died and a young child is fighting for his life after the two were pulled from the water at Fishermans Reach, near South West Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast, on Thursday morning.
Emergency services were called to the area around Fishermans Reach Road at approximately 10:15am on Thursday, 12 November, after reports emerged that two people were in difficulty in the water.
Bystanders Performed CPR Before Paramedics Arrived
According to police, members of the public did not hesitate to act, pulling the pair from the river and performing CPR while they waited for emergency services to reach the scene. Paramedics then treated both individuals on site, but despite those efforts, the man could not be revived.
He is yet to be formally identified, though he is believed to have been in his late 20s.
Toddler Flown to John Hunter Hospital in Critical Condition
The young boy was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Mid North Coast Police District or reach Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
