Police were notified just after 3.30pm, after a person had been caught in a rip and pulled from the water.
Medical attention was administered, however sadly the person died near the scene.
“Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones”, said police in a statement.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
Image credit: Joshua Earle
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