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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald

Man caught in rip drowns at Port Stephens, as lake swimmer gets rescued

The scene at Birubi Beach where a man drowned on Saturday night. A section of surf, behind the gathered people, shows the rip between the white water. Picture supplied
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter at Birubi Beach, where a 47-year-old man drowned. Picture supplied
The Budgewoi swimmer is treated by paramedics on Saturday. Picture supplied by Marine Rescue NSW
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