A teenage boy has drowned after an accident at Nobby’s Beach in Port Macquarie.
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Lifesavers, paramedics, and police tried unsuccessfully to revive the boy, who drowned while swimming at The Blowhole on Monday morning, July 25.
It is believed the 15-year-old was jumping into the blowhole at around 10.30am when he struck his head and lost consciousness.
Two friends who saw what happened grabbed a nearby angel ring, and jumped into the water, in a desperate effort to help him.
They were able to drag him onto a rock platform where paramedics performed CPR. Unfortunately all efforts were unsuccessful.
On being told of the situation by police, SLSNSW State Operations Centre alerted lifesavers from several Port Macquarie clubs, while the Mid North Coast Duty Officer attended the scene.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called, but wasn’t needed.
A 16-year-old youth is being treated in Port Macquarie Base Hospital after the incident. He’s in a stable condition, and his injuries include abrasions to his back.
A report on the drowning will be prepared for the coroner.
