Palm Beach: Man dies after boat capsizes near Barrenjoey Headland, police search for 14-year-old boy
A man has died after a boat incident in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with police urgently searching for a teenager they believe might have been onboard.
New South Wales police said emergency services were called to Palm Beach after reports that a had boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland.
Lifesavers pulled a man from the water, who was then treated by paramedics. Tragically, he was unable to be saved and died at the scene.
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A search operation is underway for a 14-year-old boy who police believe may have been a passenger on the boat.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact police Northern Beaches police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
