# Rock fishing fatality at North Durras Beach > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rock-fishing-fatality-at-north-durras-beach > Updated: 2026-10-19T23:40:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. A 25-year-old woman died on a Saturday evening after being struck by a wave and swept into the ocean while rock fishing at North Durras Beach on the NSW South Coast. A 39-year-old man attempting to rescue her was washed back to shore by the surf. Although a passing vessel located the woman and brought her to shore, she could not be revived despite CPR efforts. Police confirmed that neither individual was wearing safety equipment at the time of the accident. The South Coast Police District is investigating the event, and a report will be prepared for the coroner. Surf Life Saving NSW noted that rock fishing drowning deaths on the NSW South Coast have reached six in the past year, with 32 such deaths recorded in the region since 2004. In response to ongoing risks, Surf Life Saving NSW has been conducting safety programs and trialing AI-powered surveillance cameras at specific locations to detect when fishers fall into the water and automatically alert emergency services. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Woman dies in rock fishing accident at North Durras Beach A 25-year-old woman drowned at North Durras Beach after being struck by a wave while rock fishing. Authorities noted that neither individual involved was wearing safety equipment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/woman-dies-in-rock-fishing-accident-at-north-durras-beach ### 2026-10-17: North Durras Beach rock fishing accident claims woman's life A 25-year-old woman died after being swept into the surf by a wave while rock fishing at North Durras Beach, NSW. Authorities noted neither fisher was wearing safety equipment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-durras-beach-rock-fishing-accident-claims-womans-life --- Cite as: Rock fishing fatality at North Durras Beach. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rock-fishing-fatality-at-north-durras-beach