Just before 11am yesterday (Sunday 4 October 2026), officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were called to Marine Parade, Yamba, following reports of Surf Life Saving NSW locating a man’s body in the water.
The man was taken to shore and treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 60s.
Police have commenced an investigation into the incident, and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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