Body recovered after wave sweeps rock fisherman into the dangerous waters off Frazer Park
The fisherman reportedly clung to an Esky in the water at the notorious fishing spot and his friend jumped in to try and save him.
A rock fisherman has died after a wave swept him into the ocean on the Central Coast of NSW.
The 41-year-old man was knocked from the rocks at “notorious” Frazer Park fishing spot about 1.20pm on Saturday.
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The man had been wearing “a flotation device”, but a NSW Police spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au that the device tied around his torso, and that he had not been wearing a lifejacket.
He had been fishing with friends at Snapper Point, and was swept off a lower rock platform, while his friends fished from a higher spot on the rocky point.
Surf Life Saving NSW has previously called the Snapper Point a “notorious rock fishing black-spot”.
The 41-year-old man clung to an Esky for a short time before he let go, a police spokesperson said.
One of the man’s friends also jumped into the water to try and help the 41-year-old man, but was unsuccessful.
The friend also required rescuing, and was picked up uninjured by a passing vessel, and taken to Swansea RSL Club.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Originally published on 7NEWS
