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Rock fisherman dies at dangerous headland on Central Coast

Police said the 41-year-old wore a flotation device but no life jacket, and more than 20 people have died there since 2008.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
The man clung to an Esky as a friend tried to rescue him, but he couldn’t be saved.

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Body pulled from water in rock fishing tragedy

The fisherman reportedly clung to an Esky in the water at the notorious fishing spot and his friend jumped in to try and save him.

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Rock fisherman dies at dangerous headland on Central Coast

The man clung to an esky as a friend tried to rescue him, but he couldn’t be saved.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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