A man has drowned just off the Ocean Grove beach.
The man, in his 50s and from Preston, was pulled from the water but died at the scene.
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A man in his 50s from Reservoir was pulled from the water at Ocen Grove Beach but died at the scene. Vision Courtesy Seven News.
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Man drowns at Ocean Grove Beach
A man in his 50s from Reservoir was pulled from the water at Ocen Grove Beach but died at the scene. Vision Courtesy Seven News.
Police say they were called to reports of a swimmer in distress about 3pm Wednesday.
The man was swimming about 300 metres east of flags set up by beach lifesavers, Paul Shannon, general manager of Life Saving Victoria said.
Conditions on the day were calm and suitable for swimming, and Mr Shannon said the man had not been caught in a rip.
JUST IN: A Preston man has died at Ocean Grove. The man believed to be in his 50s was pulled from the water but died at the scene. pic.twitter.com/fgYbqEzXZS
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Mr Shannon reminded swimmers to always swim between the flags, and ensure they were in good health before taking the plunge.