A man has died and a toddler is fighting for life after the pair were pulled from the water near South West Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Emergency services were called to waters near Fishermans Reach Road at Fishermans Reach about 10.15am on Thursday, November 12, following reports two people were struggling in the water.
Police said bystanders rushed to the pair’s aid, pulling them from the water and performing CPR before emergency services arrived.
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Paramedics treated them at the scene, but the man could not be saved.
He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his late 20s.
The young boy was flown to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Mid North Coast Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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