A man has died and a second man has been rescued after they were washed off rocks at Jervis Bay on Sunday.
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Emergency services were called to Moes Rock off Stony Creek Road just after 3.15pm to reports two men had been swept into the water.
Police have been told three men were rock fishing when two of them were washed into the ocean.
One of the men was able to be assisted back onto the rocks. He has been taken to Shoalhaven Hospital for assessment.
The body of the second man, believed to be aged in his 20s, was found in the water and has since been recovered.
Officers from South Coast Police District attended and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Meanwhile, authorities are reminding all rock anglers to follow these safety tips when they venture out:
- Always wear a life jacket
- Make enquiries and check weather and conditions before you leave home
- Observe first/fish later: watch your intended fishing spot to get an idea of the conditions over a full swell/wave cycle
- Carry safety gear; head protection, as well as a float and line to help anyone else who might be washed into the water.
- Never fish by yourself and always stand within sight of each other
- Make sure you let family and friends know where you are going and when you'll be back
- Carry a mobile phone
- Never fish in exposed areas during rough or large seas and be aware that conditions may change dramatically in a short period of time
- Stay alert. Never turn your back on the sea
- If waves, the weather or swell threaten your fishing spot, leave immediately
- If in doubt, don't go out
- In the event of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
