Drowning death, missing swimmer mark grim start to 2026
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Concerns are mounting over a missing swimmer mere hours after the tragic discovery of a woman’s body at a different Sydney beach.

Emergency crews were dispatched to Coogee Beach shortly after 6 a.m. following reports of a young man, presumed to be in his 20s, struggling in the surf.

The search effort for the man involves a coordinated response from police, Marine Area Command, NSW Ambulance, Surf Life Saving NSW, and Randwick City Council.

Police are searching for a missing man at Coogee beach. (Nine)

Search teams are contending with challenging conditions, including turbulent waves, strong currents, and adverse weather.

Earlier today, authorities retrieved a body after a woman was swept out to sea at Maroubra Beach.

At about 4am, emergency services were called to Maroubra Beach on Marine Parade.

They were told a 25-year-old woman had been knocked into a tidal rock pool by a wave, before further waves dragged her into the ocean.

A woman is believed dead after she was swept out to sea at Maroubra Beach, Sydney. (9News)

Police searched the waters for about an hour before finding a body at about 5am.

The body is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be that of the woman.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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