A 42-year-old father from Sydney died at Black Head near Forster while rescuing his daughter.Credit:Nine News
SLS NSW chief executive Steven Pearce said this summer was the “perfect storm” for potential drownings,as Australians flocked back to the beach to enjoy a summer free of COVID restrictions and extreme weather events.
“To see the lifesavers making 1200 rescues in seven days is unbelievable;we’ve never seen stats like this in well over five years. And that’s people being pulled out of the water,” he said.