A man drowned after falling from a bridge into a river in front of horrified onlookers.
The man, who has not yet been identified, is believed to have fallen from the Lennox Bridge into the Parramatta River in Parramatta, western Sydney, about 7.10pm on Sunday night.
Emergency services attended the scene and pulled the man from the water.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, despite desperate attempts by first responders to revive him.
A man drowned after falling from a bridge into the Parramatta River on Sunday night (pictured, emergency services at the scene)
Police have established the crime scene and have launched investigations into the death.
Shocked onlookers watched from a nearby footbridge downstream as police surrounded the sheet-covered body on the riverbank.
Footage from the scene showed a man speaking to several police officers.
Police established the crime scene and launched an investigation into the man’s death.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
If you or someone you know needs help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyondblue on 1300 224 636 or Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.
Dozens of rescuers responded to the scene shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Sunday night.
