THE death of a fisherman at a southeastern Sydney beach could have been avoided if he had been wearing a life jacket, police say.
The 39-year-old Warrawee man was swept off rocks at Little Bay on Sunday morning.
He had been fishing with two friends when they were hit by a large wave. Despite them trying to hold onto each other, the trio were washed into the ocean and separated.
Only one of the three was wearing a life jacket. He was able to clamber back on to the rock ledge and then help another man to safety.
The pair tried to help their 39-year-old mate by throwing a rope out to him, but neither could swim, according to Superintendent Gavin Dengate, Eastern Beaches Local Area Commander.
The man was eventually washed towards the rocks and was pulled from the water, with the help of a passerby. Emergency services were called, but paramedics could not save the man.
"If you are going to fish from rocks, it is imperative that you are properly equipped and that means wearing a life jacket at all times," said Supt Dengate.
"Sadly, I believe this tragedy could have been easily avoided if all present had been wearing these essential items."
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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