A young man has died after falling from a cliff near the southern end of Sea Cliff Bridge on Lawrence Hargrave Drive.
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The Sydney man had reportedly stopped to take a break during a walk with friends when the accident happened.
A NSW Police spokesperson said officers from Wollongong Local Area Command rushed to the scene at 12.40pm on Saturday.
A rescue operation commenced, however the man was found deceased.
It is understood the victim was walking with a group of friends on a track that was accessed near Clifton School Parade.
When the group stopped for a break, he sat down but slipped 20 metres in loose gravel before falling a further 40 metres and landing on rocks near an old road area.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said emergency crews and a rescue helicopter worked with police to retrieve the body.
Sea Cliff Bridge was closed for a short while but has now reopened to traffic.
Police set up a crime scene to investigate the circumstances that led to the fall and are encouraging witnesses to come forward.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
