An 18 year old man has drowned at Torquay surf beach.

Witnesses say the man got into trouble in the water just before 11.30.

He was pulled from the water by friends and bystanders began CPR, but he died at the scene.

Senior Constable KENDRA JACKSON says police are still trying to piece together what happened:

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The man’s name has not been released.

Picture: Torquay surf beach with the Surf Club in the background (greatoceanrd.vc)