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Police Scrutinize Unlit River Hazards After Sylvania Jet Ski Fatality

A coroner’s report is under way after authorities stabilized the injured teen at Sydney Children’s Hospital.

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The accident took place near Tom Uglys Bridge in Sylvania.

Overview

  • Mitchell Irvine, 15, died when the jet ski collided with a submerged obstacle near Tom Uglys Bridge shortly after 6 p.m. on July 22.
  • Noah Watkins, 14, who suffered a traumatic arm amputation, was rescued by police and NSW Ambulance crews and is now in stable condition.
  • Constable Jesse Hockey and paramedic Scott McNamara were praised for diving into dark, murky waters to bring the injured teen to shore.
  • New South Wales Police have established a crime scene, deployed marine divers to scour the Georges River and will prepare findings for the coroner.
  • Community members and family friends have raised concerns about unlit commercial barges creating blind spots under the bridge.