AN investigation is underway into the death of a 17-year-old boy at a popular swimming spot near South Valla Beach.
About 1.20pm on Tuesday 17 February, emergency services were called to the Deep Creek crossing at the end of Ocean View Drive.
Officers from the Mid North Coast Police District were told the teenager had been found floating face down, with witnesses pulling him from the water to commence CPR.
NSW Ambulance Paramedics took over treating the teen, but he died at the scene.
A crime scene was established with police examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
It is understood the boy was swimming with friends, however police have not confirmed he had jumped from the bridge.
The Deep Creek crossing to South Valla Beach is opposite the Valla Beach Holiday Park.
Despite its name, a sign at the bridge entrance warns that the water is shallow and that no jumping or diving is allowed.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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