A man has died after being pulled from the water in Sydney’s east this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Murray Rose Pool, also known as Redleaf, on New South Head Road in Double Bay at about 2.30pm following reports of a concern for welfare. 

Officers arrived and found an unresponsive man who was pulled from the water by members of the public.

People brave the early morning ahead of the record-breaking heat at Redleaf Pool, Rose Bay, in Sydney, Wednesday, 22 October 2025. Total fire bans in place across NSW amid forecasts of record-breaking heat, extreme fire danger and dangerous winds.   Photo: Sam Mooy / The Sydney Morning HeraldFile image: Murray Rose Pool in Double Bay. (Sam Mooy)

He was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

Police have established a crime scene and have begun an investigation into the incident.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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