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One man drowns, another missing after jetski fall


A man is missing and another has drowned after falling from a jetski into the Hawkesbury River north-west of Sydney.

The two men were on a section of the river near Percys Place Ski Gardens on Burdekin Road when they both fell into the water about 10.30am on Sunday, police said.

A man is missing and another has drowned after falling from a jetski into the Hawkesbury River north-west of Sydney. Source: 7 News
A man is missing and another has drowned after falling from a jetski into the Hawkesbury River north-west of Sydney. Source: 7 News

Emergency services were alerted to an incident after two men are believed to have fallen from a jetski, police said.

A younger man was recovered from the water and ambulance paramedics attempted to resuscitate him, but sadly, they were unsuccessful.

A search is underway for a 50-year-old man who is still missing, and investigations into the incident continue.

A search is underway for a 50-year-old man who is still missing. Source: 7 News
A search is underway for a 50-year-old man who is still missing. Source: 7 News

Police have appealed for anyone using boats along the Hawkesbury River at Wilberforce to approach with caution as divers search for the missing man.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the online reporting page.