A woman has drowned at a popular beach on Lord Howe Island.
Emergency services were called to Neds Beach about 10.30am on Wednesday following reports of a person unresponsive in the water.
The 54-year-old woman was pulled from the water by members of the public, who commenced CPR as they waited for first responders.
Police assisted local hospital staff in attempts to resuscitate the woman.
She was rushed to Gower Wilson Memorial Hospital.
However, she could not be revived.
Police will investigate the circumstances of the incident.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Emergency services were called to Neds Beach about 10.30am on Wednesday following reports of a person unresponsive in the water (Lord Howe Island is pictured)
Neds Beach is a popular snorkelling destination and is located in a sanctuary zone within Lord Howe Island Marine Park (pictured)
Neds Beach is a popular snorkelling destination and is located in a sanctuary zone within Lord Howe Island Marine Park.
It is one of the only places in Australia where visitors can wade into the shallow waters and hand-feed schools of fish.
The beach sits on the island’s north-east coast.
Lord Howe Island is located between Australia and New Zealand, about 600km east of the Australia’s mainland, directly east of Port Macquarie.
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