A MAN has drowned after being swept off rocks at Whale Beach in Sydney's north.
Despite the efforts of jet ski riders, surf lifesavers, water police and ambulance officers, the man could not be revived after being washed into the sea on Sunday morning.
It's believed he may have been fishing off rocks at the beach and was not wearing a life jacket.
Police said that two people on a jet ski came across the man floating off rocks at the northern end of Whale Beach at about 8am (AEDT) on Sunday.
He was retrieved by local surf lifesavers and CPR was administered but he could not be revived.
Police said the man was yet to be formally identified but was described as being of Asian appearance, aged between 20 and 40, and wearing a yellow sweatshirt, full-length lycra compression pants and shorts.
Surf Life Saving NSW spokesman Dean Storey said the death was another tragedy which could have been avoided if safety precautions had been taken.
"Ocean conditions today are deceptively dangerous, with clear skies, light winds and a moderate long period swell - common conditions when it comes to rock fishing tragedies.
"It is reported that the man was not wearing a life jacket, which would have greatly increased his chance of survival."
Mr Storey said rock fishermen should always wear life jackets, even if weather conditions were good and there appeared to be little risk.
"The ocean is unpredictable and even the most experienced rock fisherman can be caught out," he said.
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