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Boy caught in south coast rip dies

A BOY who was pulled from the water on the south coast has died.

Murramarang Beach, Bawley Point.

NSW police report that just after 1.20pm yesterday (October 7), emergency services were called to Murramarang Beach, Bawley Point, following reports a child had been caught in a rip.

The 11-year-old boy was retrieved from the water about 2.30pm.

He was taken to Batemans Bay Hospital in a critical condition, but he died a short time later.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

 

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