Update after surfer killed at popular beach
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a 21-year-old who died after a morning surf at a NSW beach.
About 6.40am on Thursday, emergency services were called to Ocean Parade in Coffs Harbour following reports a man had been stabbed.
Kye Schaefer, 21, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital for treatment, where he later died.
A crime scene was established before the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad took control of the investigation under Strike Force Kooringaroo.
As investigations continue, strike force detectives are appealing to identify a man riding a bicycle in the area at the time of the incident.
Detectives are also appealing for witnesses – or anyone who may have dashcam footage – in the vicinity of the Coffs Harbour Surf Club and the Orlando Street area at the time of the incident.
Investigations under Strike Force Kooringaroo are continuing.
