Overview
- NSW Police said the child suffered serious leg injuries after being pulled from the water near Vaucluse’s Shark Beach at about 4:20pm.
- NSW Ambulance reported deploying multiple resources to Rose Bay following initial calls about a suspected shark attack.
- Emergency crews operated from Rose Bay’s Lyne Park, which witnesses said was cordoned off, with the patient brought in by water according to on-scene reports.
- A CareFlight helicopter landed to assist, with photos shared on social media showing the medical team and emergency services at the site.
- Authorities closed the beach and advised swimmers to avoid the water, and officials said further details on the incident remain under investigation.