Picture: Gayle Tomlinson
A man rescued from the surf at Woonona at the weekend is now in a stable condition.
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The 22-year-old man was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a critical condition after he and two others, a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, were pulled from the water at the southern end of Bulli Beach on Saturday afternoon. They had gotten caught in a rip.
The other two people were also taken to hospital, both in a stable condition.
In the wake of the incident, police urged people to follow safety advice:
- If you cannot swim, do not go into the water
- Only swim in waterways that are patrolled - swim between the red and yellow flags and always listen to advice from lifeguards
- Wear a life jacket, whether you are on a boat or out fishing
- Be aware of all conditions - water conditions and the weather are unpredictable. Be mindful of rips and changes and do not swim at night
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