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Tragedy after fishermen washed off rocks
Rough sea conditions and lack of life jackets contributed to the deaths of two men fishing at a remote beach, despite mandatory life jacket laws in declared rock fishing areas.
- On Saturday, March 7, two rock fishermen died after being washed into rough waters off Little Beach, Bouddi National Park, and beachgoers alerted emergency services at about 4.20pm.
- Acting Inspector Richard Nicholson said, 'It was very choppy and the area was rough,' and police noted that the two men were not wearing life jackets, risking a $100 fine under the New South Wales rock fishing life‑jacket rule.
- Following reports just after 6pm, a multi-agency search by PolAir, Marine Area Command and the Rural Fire Service found a second body about 8pm, aged 67, while police located fishing gear on a northern rock platform but left for safety.
- NSW Police will prepare a report for the coroner and planned a press conference later today, renewing calls for rock fishers to wear life jackets and check weather before heading out.
- The isolated coastline around Bouddi National Park is well known to recreational fishers despite its seclusion, and Little Beach is accessed via a remote 750m gravel track, with Nicholson warning rock fishing here is among the most dangerous pastimes.
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