BREAKING NEWS: Swimmer is mauled to death by a shark at a NETTED beach in Australia
A swimmer has been killed by a shark at a netted Gold Coast beach.
The horrific mauling unfolded at Greenmount Beach just after 5pm when the man, believed to be in his 60s, was bitten on the leg.
Emergency crews rushed to the popular tourist spot and paramedics treated the man on the shore but he could not be saved.
The horrific mauling unfolded at Greenmount Beach just after 5pm when the man, believed to be in his 60s, was bitten on the leg
Lifeguards evacuated other swimmers from the water and attempted to help the man before paramedics arrived.
The man was swimming near the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Lifesaving Club when he was attacked.
A police spokesperson said the man had been pulled from the water and investigations into the attack are continuing.
The attack is the first in decades to occur at a netted Queensland beach.
More to come
The horrific mauling unfolded at Greenmount Beach just after 5pm (stock image)