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Teen dies while swimming near Gerringong

Thursday, 16 January 2025 12:44:54 AM

A teenage boy has died while swimming in a lagoon near Gerringong yesterday.

Emergency services were called to Werri Lagoon about 5pm (Wednesday 15 January 2025), responding to reports three people were in trouble.

Two teenage boys - aged 16 and 18 - made their own way to safety with a third brought to shore by a lifeguard; however, the 14-year-old boy was unable to be revived.

Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District have commenced an inquiry.

Police have been told that part of the lagoon is not patrolled.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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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