Suspected drowning - Frenchs Forest

Sunday, 05 October 2025 02:21:15 PM

A woman has died in a suspected drowning on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Just after 10.30am today (Sunday 5 October 2025), emergency services were called to Prahran Avenue, Frenchs Forest, due to a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended and found an elderly woman – believed to be in her 80s – unresponsive in a swimming pool.

Fire and Rescue NSW officers pulled the woman from the pool before she was assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics, but she died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established, and police have commenced an investigation.

Inquiries are ongoing.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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