A 38-year-old man has died during a beach rescue in southern Tasmania. Tasmania police say the man attempted to help children who were caught in strong currents while swimming at Carlton Beach. The man's next of kin has been notified. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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00:00The man and his family were here at Carlton Beach yesterday afternoon when the tragedy
00:07unfolded near the river mouth.
00:09A group of children had got into difficulty in the strong currents when police say the
00:13man went to their aid.
00:15Lifesavers who patrol at the other end of the beach were alerted and managed to save
00:20the four children.
00:21Rescuers then went back to get the father, who police say was still conscious when he
00:26was pulled from the water.
00:27But his condition deteriorated and he couldn't be revived.
00:31His efforts to save the children have been described as heroic.
00:35Surf Lifesaving Tasmania says the river mouth is known as a dangerous spot to swim and has
00:41been the site of previous drownings.
00:43They're reminding beachgoers to always swim between the flags.
00:48Police are preparing a report for the coroner and those involved in yesterday's rescue are
00:53being provided with support.