Two police officers, who were first on the scene, entered the surf in an attempt to find the man but were unsuccessful. 9News
Police said a couple and their three children were only in shallow water at Seven Mile Beach, at Lennox Head, about 6.30pm yesterday, when their 11-year-old daughter was swept out to sea on a body board.His wife also swam out and she and the girl were able to reach the beach and alert authorities.
Two police officers, who were first on the scene, entered the surf in an attempt to find the man but were unsuccessful.Surf lifesavers retrieved the man from the surf about 7pm.The woman and her daughter were treated by paramedics and allowed to go home.Seven Mile Beach, 750kms north of Sydney, was not patrolled at the time.
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