A man has died after being pulled from the water in Port Stephens.
Just after 2.40pm today (Wednesday 27 December 2023), emergency services were called to Stockton Beach, approximately 3km South of Birubi Beach, Anna Bay, following reports four people had been pulled from the water.
Bystanders assisted a 33-year-old man; however, he could not be revived and died at the scene.
A woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
A second man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken same hospital in a stable condition.
A third man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics; however, he did not require any further treatment.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
A report will be prepared for the information of Coroner.