NRL star's uncle drowned trying to save others from rip at Sydney beach

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A man has died after being caught in a rip with two others as he was trying to save them. 9News

, the other two were found unconscious in the water and were pulled to Cronulla Beach by nearby surf lifesavers on jet skis.The other unconscious man, in his 40s, was treated by critical care medical staff, after being unconscious and underwater for three minutes.Talitiga Taupau bravely raced in to save two lives.

It is also believed one of those involved in the rescue is being treated for exhaustion after swallowing water. "It's really sad that this has happened but he will never be forgotten for his actions," Marty Taupau said. "We are experiencing one of our busiest summers ever with huge rescue numbers, and our volunteers have put in a massive effort to try to keep people safe along the coast," Wiseman said.

 

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