Trio of swimmers including an 11-year-old child are daringly rescued from surf spinning 'like a washing machine'
- Group were rescued by lifesavers on Sunday morning in treacherous conditions
- Rescue boats and jetski from neighbouring surf clubs launched into the swell
- Police had responded to reports the group were in distress on Sunday morning
- Officer said he could not understand why anyone would swim in the conditions
Three swimmers, including an 11-year-old child, have been rescued by daring lifesavers from surf 'spinning like a washing machine' at a popular beach.
Police responded to reports the trio were in distress in the water on Sunday morning - after two family members reportedly went in after the child.
Inflatable rescue boats and a jetski were launched into the treacherous swell at Forresters Beach on New South Wales' Central Coast from four different clubs.
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Three swimmers, including an 11-year-old child, have been rescued by daring lifesavers from surf 'spinning like a washing machine' at a popular beach (beach pictured, stock image)
One of the three was helped by a surfer on his board before being moved onto the jet ski and taken back to shore, Surf Life Saving NSW said.
It is believed the other two swimmers were also helped back to shore by surfers.
A lifesaver said the water was 'like a washing machine' and the duty officer who attended the incident said he could not understand why anyone would attempt to swim in those conditions.
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Central Coast duty dfficer Glenn Clarke praised the lifesavers' heroic actions.
'I’m so impressed at the speed our guys responded. The conditions are really terrible and it was a great job by everyone involved,' he said.
Powerful surf has led to the closure of beaches across the region with authorities warning swimmers to follow signs and directions from lifesavers.
Police responded to reports the trio were in distress in the water on Sunday morning - after two family members reportedly went in after the child (stock image)
The rescue on Sunday comes after it was revealed 92 people have drowned as of February 5 in Australian waters compared to 60 at the same time last year.
In its 2018 annual report, the lifesaving body said the most fatalities occurred on beaches along the Central coast, with more than 32 lives lost over the past 10 years.
In November, it was announced Surf Life Saving was partnering with Qantas to include in-flight beach safety messaged in public announcements.
The rescue on Sunday comes after it was revealed 92 people have drowned as of February 5 in Australian waters compared to 60 at the same time last year
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