Monday, 25 July 2016

Updated: Fatality at Blow Hole in Port Macquarie

BY BRIDGET GUNN

The Hunter Westpac Rescue helicopter has been successful in rescuing a 15-year-old boy from the water at the Blow Hole in Port Macquarie this morning.

The boy has been taken to Port Macquarie Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Unfortunately the 14-year-old boy he was with could not be saved.

Police have been told that a group of males were seen jumping from rocks into the water.

A report is being prepared for the coroner by the police.

Further details to come as they are made available.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Source: australianvisitation.com.au