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Woman dies at Neds Beach on Lord Howe Island

Members of the public performed CPR after rescuing the 54-year-old from the water, but she could not be revived.

Ella Sullivan
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Woman dies at Neds Beach on Lord Howe Island
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Key Points 1 min read
  • A 54-year-old woman died after being pulled unresponsive from Neds Beach on Lord Howe Island on 25 March.
  • Members of the public performed CPR immediately after removing her from the water.
  • She was taken to Gower Wilson Memorial Hospital but could not be revived.
  • Police are investigating the circumstances and preparing a report for the Coroner.

A 54-year-old woman has died after being pulled unresponsive from Neds Beach on Lord Howe Island at about 10.30am on Wednesday 25 March. Members of the public pulled her from the water and commenced CPR.

Officers from the Mid North Coast Police District attended with the assistance of local hospital staff and provided first aid before the woman was taken to Gower Wilson Memorial Hospital, but she was unable to be revived.

Lord Howe Island lies 600 kilometres directly east of mainland Port Macquarie and is one of Australia's most remote inhabited locations. The island is home to about 382 permanent residents.

Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident and will prepare a report for the Coroner. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website.

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