A NINE-year-old boy has drowned in front of his horrified parents after being trapped between two rocks at a popular beach.

Witnesses recalled the harrowing moment they held the young lad’s hand while he died at a popular beach in New South Wales, Australia.

Kaison Greaves was playing on rocks with other kids near the shoreline when he slipped on Sunday afternoon.

He then became trapped, prompting beach-goers to call the emergency services.

Police, along with the NSW Fire Department and Surf Lifesavers NSW, worked urgently to free him in time – but tragically were unable to.

Rescue workers did eventually pull Kaison out but he died at the scene.

Shaken witnesses described how Kaison’s parents watched on and spoke to their son as the tide came in.

A local rugby league player, Hakeem Torrens, rushed to help the little boy, who he said had slipped while jumping off rocks.

Hakeem told The Daily Telegraph: “I did absolutely everything in my power to save him. I fought with every part of me wishing so desperately for a different outcome.”

He added that Kaison “wasn’t alone” and was “cared for and held” the whole time until he died.

Kristen Smart, also on the beach, was having a picnic with her children when the tragedy unfolded. 

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