‘It was absolute carnage’: Horror at Bondi Beach as man dies and woman is rescued in major operation involving three helicopters after they were washed off rocks by huge waves
- A man, 47, died and a woman, 45, is being treated after they were swept off rocks
- They were at Bondi Beach in Sydney when waves swept them into the ocean
- Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was deployed to the beach about 5.30pm
- The man was pulled from the water just before 6pm and declared dead
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A man has died and a woman is being treated after they were swept off the rocks at Bondi Beach as huge swells hit the shore.
A Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was deployed to the popular beach in Sydney’s east about 5.30pm Saturday.
There were reports of multiple swimmers in distress with the man, 47, pulled from the water and confirmed dead just before 6pm.
A woman was treated at the scene for cuts and abrasions after she was caught in large swells at Bondi Beach
One man was seen being carried from the water by other beachgoers to awaiting paramedics
A Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was deployed to the popular beach in Sydney’s east just before 6pm Saturday as paramedics rushed to the beach
The woman, 45, managed to get back onto the rocks and suffered abrasions and two fractured toes.
Paramedics worked to save the man’s life as large crowds on the beach watched on but he was unable to be revived.
The swimmers are believed to have been swept off the rocks at North Bondi with the huge swells throwing the pair against the rocks.
The man was found washed up on the rocks unconscious after extensive search, with images showing him being carried by bystanders to paramedics.
The second person, a woman, was treated at the scene by paramedics for cuts and abrasions.
She was taken to St Vincents hospital in a stable condition with lacerations to her body.
NSW Ambulance duty operations manager Sally Groves said it was an ‘absolutely horrendous outcome’.
‘Paramedics worked closely with other emergency services and did everything possible to try and save his life, but sadly he was unable to be saved,’ Ms Groves said.
Crowds gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach after swimmers were pulled from the water as witnesses report huge swells
‘No matter what you are doing near the water, please be vigilant – it is not worth risking your life.’
Large swells were reported on Saturday as multiple people were believed to be in trouble in the water.
Crowds gathered on the popular beach as paramedics rushed to the scene and helicopters hovered over the shore.
A beachgoer told Daily Mail Australia: ‘It’s absolute carnage, the whole beach is watching. The swell is massive.’
Lifesavers at Bondi Beach searched for the man alongside bystanders and rescue helicopters
The woman was treated for cuts and abrasions before she was taken to hospital by paramedics
The second person, a woman, was treated at the scene by paramedics for cuts and abrasions
Dangerous surf warnings were in place on Saturday along much of Australia’s east coast as ex-tropical cyclone Uesi continued to move south.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a hazardous surf warning for coastal activities in the Hunter region, Sydney, the Illawarra, Batemans region and Eden Coast.
A large thunderstorm warning was also issued for Sydney’s west and the Illawarra region about 6.30pm Saturday.
Residents have been warned to brace for strong winds and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding.
Beachgoers on jet skis and lifesavers also joined the search in finding the missing swimmers
A large police presence remained on the scene at Bondi as fears a man died after he was swept off the rocks