Man in his 60s drowns at Kiama rock pool as lifeguards sound warning over spate of deaths

There have been more than 37 drowning deaths this summer and the Royal Surf Life Saving Society is urging beachgoers to stay safe

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A man in his 60s has died after being pulled from the water at the popular New South Wales south coast tourist town of Kiama.

Emergency services were called to a rock pool about 5.40pm on Monday after reports a man had been dragged from the surf unresponsive.

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