Woman Dies after Boating Incident on Hawkesbury River

A woman has died after a boating incident on the Hawkesbury River.

Police said emergency services were called to the Hawkesbury River at Bar Point just before 8am this morning, following reports a woman was missing after leaving in a boat.

Police attached to Marine Area Command located an unoccupied boat at the scene, before pulling an unresponsive 44-year-old woman from the water.

The woman was rendered aid by police before she was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, she died at the scene.

Police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information into the incident is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.