A man in his 50s, believed to be a fisherman, died after falling into the sea at Beecroft Peninsula, NSW, on March 1, 2026, and was recovered by a rescue helicopter.

A man in his 50s believed to be a fisherman was recovered from the water at Beecroft Peninsula, NSW, on March 1, 2026, after reportedly slipping into the sea near Beecroft Parade. Emergency services responded around 11:50 a.m., and a Toll Rescue helicopter retrieved the body just before 1 p.m. Authorities have not formally identified the man but confirmed he was not wearing a lifejacket. A crime scene has been established, and police are investigating the incident, with no details on the cause of the fall or potential foul play. A report will be submitted to the coroner.