A man believed to be his 50s has died after a paddleboard was found floating in water at Palm Beach in Sydney’s north on Sunday.
Surf lifesavers from North Palm Beach Surf Club began a search at about midday after crew of an inflatable rescue boat found a paddleboard in the water near Barrenjoey Headland.
Surf lifesavers found the man in water near Barrenjoey Headland. Credit:Nick Moir
About 10 minutes later, the rescue boat crew found a man floating face down in the water and rushed him to shore where they carried out CPR for about 40 minutes before ambulances arrived, a NSW Surf Life Saving spokeswoman said.
Despite their efforts, the man died at the scene.
Police say the man is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be in his 50s.
A spokesperson said emergency services were called to Palm Beach at about 12.10pm, after reports that lifesavers had pulled the man from the water unconscious.
A report will be prepared for the NSW Coroner.
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