A rock fisherman is in a critical condition after being pulled unconscious from the water at a beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
About 11.30am on Sunday, emergency services were called to Maroubra Beach after a man was swept off nearby rocks into the water.
“Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command attended, along with surf lifesavers and a rescue helicopter, and located the man unconscious in the water,” a NSW Police spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au.
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The man, aged in his 50’s, was pulled unconscious from the water and treated at the scene before being taken to St George Hospital.
His remains in a critical condition.
Police are now attempting to identify the man and locate his next of kin.
The man is described as being of Asian appearance, approximately 160-170cm tall, slim build, olive complexion, and black/grey hair.
He was wearing long black pants, white long-sleeved button shirt with a grey cardigan, along with a black vest and white speckled boots.
The man had a blue Nike backpack and fishing gear with him.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward.