Statement re Dixon Park Beach incident

11 Jan 2018

About 10.30am on Thursday 11 January, lifeguards at Dixon Park Beach responded to a swimmer in distress between the flags, close to shore.

It is believed the man may have suffered a medical episode. He was swimming in calm conditions when he lost consciousness.

The lifeguards rushed to the man's aid and immediately rendered first aid with the assistance of an off-duty nurse and paramedic.

NSW Ambulance Service paramedics arrived shortly after and the man was transported to hospital.

We would like to thank our lifeguards and passers-by for their quick response to the incident.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.