BY DAKOTA TAIT
Hunter lifesavers are asking families and holidaymakers to stay between the red and yellow flags and swim at patrolled locations after a teenager was caught in a rip and drowned at Diamond Beach, near Forster on Wednesday,
Police officers and paramedics performed CPR in an attempt to revive the 17 year old boy, but were unable to save his life.
Another family member who attempted to rescue the boy was hospitalised and treated for water inhalation.
Steven Pearce, CEO of Surf Life Saving NSW, said it was a "heartbreaking incident" to begin the school holidays.
"Please, if you're heading to the beach these school holidays, or this coming long weekend, swim at a patrolled location and always swim between the red and yellow flags," Mr Pearce said.
Lifesavers and lifeguards are on high alert as the weather warms up and are urging swimmers to exercise extra caution at unpatrolled locations.
Volunteers are also now back at Australian beaches on weekends and public holidays.
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| Image credit:www.surflifesaving.com.au |
