Woman drowns after being knocked into surf off the NSW South Coast

An evening spent rock fishing on the South Coast has turned tragic for one woman after she was struck by a wave and drowned at sea.

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A passing vessel located her in the water and she was brought to shore but could not be revived.

The 25-year-old woman was rock fishing on Saturday evening when she was hit by a wave. Picture NSW Incidents Alerts

According to NSW Police, about 6pm on Saturday, October 17, emergency services were called to North Durras Beach on the South Coast near Batemans Bay, after reports of two people in the water.

Police were informed that a 39-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were rock fishing at North Durras Beach when a wave struck the woman knocking her into the surf.

Officers from South Coast Police District responded along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, Surf Lifesavers, Fire and Rescue NSW Marine Rescue.

Police said the man entered the surf to rescue the woman but was unable to do so and he was washed back to shore.

A passing vessel located the woman in the water and its crew removed her and returned to shore where CPR was performed. However, the woman could not be revived and died at the scene.

The man and the woman weren't wearing safety equipment, police confirmed.

South Coast Police District is investigating and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis.

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