A man has died after he was pulled from the water near Newcastle this afternoon.
About 2.30pm (Tuesday 14 December 2021), emergency services were called to Burwood Beach, Merewether, following reports a man and woman were in trouble in the water.
The 25-year-old woman made it to shore uninjured.
The 25-year-old man was sighted by a paraglider who landed and assisted the man to a rock ledge.
CPR was commenced on the swimmer prior to the arrival of emergency services. Despite their efforts, he died at the scene.
The paraglider sustained a serious injury to his knee.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended and will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
Police were assisted by members of the public and Surf Lifesaving NSW during the incident.
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