Man dies following water-skiing incident on Hawkesbury River

Sunday, 06 October 2024 02:32:02 PM

A man has died on the Hawkesbury River following a water-skiing incident this morning.

About 7.25am today (Sunday 6 October 2024), emergency services were called to a boat ramp on the Hawkesbury River, Lower Portland, following reports of a marine incident.

Officers attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command arrived and were told a water skier had been injured after he hit the water at speed while being pulled by a boat.

The 25-year-old man was brought ashore and treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died at the scene.

Police established a crime scene, and a report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

As investigations continue police are urging anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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