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Easter Weekend Surf Tragedy Claims Six Lives Across NSW and Victoria

Authorities continue search for missing man off San Remo as hazardous surf warnings ease and investigations proceed into multiple drownings.

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an aerial shot if ns ambulance with their doors open at Wattamolla after another rock fisherman died
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Surf Life Saving Australia issued a warning on Thursday that strong swells would create hazardous conditions

Overview

  • At least six people have died in dangerous surf conditions across New South Wales and Victoria over the Easter long weekend, with one man still missing off San Remo, Victoria.
  • A fisherman died and a 14-year-old boy was hospitalized after being swept off rocks at Wattamolla Beach in the Royal National Park on Easter Sunday, marking the sixth confirmed fatality.
  • Hazardous surf warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology were downgraded on Sunday as swells, which reached up to 3.5 meters on Saturday, began to ease.
  • Multi-agency search and rescue operations have been conducted at various locations, including Green Cape, Wollongong Harbour, Middle Head, Kianinny Bay, and San Remo, involving police, Marine Rescue, and other emergency services.
  • Authorities are urging beachgoers and rock fishers to remain cautious and avoid surf-exposed areas as investigations into the drownings continue and coroner's reports are prepared.