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Man dies after drowning at Jervis Bay

A 34-year-old man has drowned at Jervis Bay this afternoon.

ACT Policing, NSW Police and multiple emergency service agencies were called to Greenpatch beach at the southern shore of Jervis Bay about 4.45pm today (Saturday, 3 January 2026) after reports of multiple people struggling to stay afloat in rough conditions.

A 34-year-old NSW man was brought back to the beach and CPR was commenced; however, he was declared deceased at the scene.

Three other people were attended to by paramedics with none requiring further medical attention.

ACT Policing will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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