A devastating incident occurred at O’Sullivan Beach in Adelaide’s south, leaving a community in shock.
A 29-year-old man from Christie Downs lost his life in a drowning accident on Thursday.
The Incident Unfolds
It all started when two young fishermen spotted the man floating in the water near the O’Sullivan Beach Boat Ramp.
They quickly sprang into action, calling triple-0 for help.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, arriving shortly before 10:30 am.
A Desperate Rescue Effort
The man was brought to shore, but sadly, it was too late. Despite the best efforts of the emergency responders, he could not be revived.
The scene was met with a somber mood as firefighters and police stood on the beach, holding a green plastic sheet.
Investigation Underway
The police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
They are now preparing a report for the Coroner, which will provide more insight into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
For now, the community is left to mourn the loss of a young life, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased.