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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Petlee Peter

Surfer dies, another rescued in Jervis Bay tragedy on Wednesday

A 43-year-old surfer has died after being pulled from the water in distress on Wednesday afternoon, while a second surfer was successfully rescued.

The tragedy happened nearly 200km from Canberra and the victim is yet to be formally identified.

NSW Police said emergency services were called to waters off the Cape St George Lighthouse at Jervis Bay about 1.55pm on Wednesday, May 27, following reports of two surfers in trouble.

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