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Quick thinking sees a stranded swimmer rescued off Byron Bay

A swimmer is lucky to be alive – after being swept one kilometre off Broken Head, south of Byron Bay this morning.

Using his smart watch to call triple zero – the Westpac Rescue helicopter winched the man in his 40s to safety.

Fortunately, he was uninjured and he was was taken to Byron Hospital for further assessment.

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Andrew Du

Andrew Du is a reporter with NBN News and covers stories across the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales. He was previously a journalist based in Canberra. Got a story? You can contact him at andrew.du@nine.com.au

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