Update in search for missing fishermen

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27 May 2024 at 2:56 am·1-min read

Emergency Services have found the bodies of two men during a search for missing fisherman in Kurnell. Picture: Facebook

Two men have died after they were reportedly washed off rocks in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire

NSW Police were called to Cape Solander Dr, Kurnell, following reports two people had been washed off rocks at 2.45pm on Monday.

A search operation was launched with the assistance of Marine Area Command, Surf Life Savers and Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

NSW Police confirmed the two men were pulled from the water a short time later.

Officers performed CPR until NSW Ambulance paramedics took over.

However both men were unable to be revived.

The two men are yet to be formally identified.

Police will prepare a report for the information of the coroner.

More to come

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