Woman Dies: Sydney Beach Tragedy on New Year’s Day
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Two separate incidents have occurred on the NSW coast, leading to one confirmed death and a continuing search for a missing swimmer.
* Maroubra Beach: A 25-year-old woman was swept out to sea after being hit by a wave and knocked into a tidal rock pool. Her body was found around 5 am,and is believed to be hers,though formal identification is pending.
* Coogee Beach: A man in his 20s is missing after he and three others were caught in a rip current while swimming around 6 am. three were rescued by off-duty police and lifesavers, but the fourth remains missing. A search is underway.
Authorities are warning of hazardous surf conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a hazardous surf warning for the NSW coast (Byron to Illawarra), advising people to stay out of the water and avoid surf-exposed areas. Warnings are specifically directed towards rock fishers and boaters.