Woman Drowns at Snapper Point

BY JESSICA ROUSE

The notorious Snapper Point has claimed another life.

Emergency services were called to the area at about 5pm yesterday following reports a woman was in the water.

Police say the 43-year-old was rock-fishing with her husband in the Lake Munmorah Recreational Reserve when she was swept into the water by a wave.

She's not believed to have been wearing a floation vest.

The woman died at the scene before emergency services arrived. Her body was recovered by surf life savers and sadly couldn't be revived.

A report will be prepared for the coronor.

The tragic incident comes not even a week after a a 30-year-old man got caught in a rip and drowned at nearby Frazer Park.

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Woman Cheats Death After Being Swept Off Rocks

BY IAN CROUCH

The notorious Snapper Point south of Catherine Hill Bay almost claimed another life last night.

A 26-year-old woman was swept into the water while fishing off the rocks.

Her boyfriend threw a life ring to her which helped her stay afloat until she could be winched to safety by the Hunter's Westpac Rescue  helicopter.

She was flown to the John Hunter Hospital where she was treated for hypothermia and lacerations.

16 people have lost their lives along the notorious stretch of coastline between Catherine Hill Bay and Wybung Head in just 8 years.