Penrith beach death: acting NSW premier plays down safety fears

Lifeguards will take every possible precaution after man who came off a paddleboard failed to surface, Prue Car says

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The deputy premier of New South Wales has played down safety concerns after a man died at an artificial Sydney beach one week after it opened.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, came off a paddleboard and failed to resurface at Penrith beach on Tuesday afternoon.