00:00The man and his family were here at Carlton Beach yesterday afternoon when the tragedy
00:07unfolded near the river mouth.
00:09A group of children had got into difficulty in the strong currents when police say the
00:13man went to their aid.
00:15Lifesavers who patrol at the other end of the beach were alerted and managed to save
00:20the four children.
00:21Rescuers then went back to get the father, who police say was still conscious when he
00:26was pulled from the water.
00:27But his condition deteriorated and he couldn't be revived.
00:31His efforts to save the children have been described as heroic.
00:35Surf Lifesaving Tasmania says the river mouth is known as a dangerous spot to swim and has
00:41been the site of previous drownings.
00:43They're reminding beachgoers to always swim between the flags.
00:48Police are preparing a report for the coroner and those involved in yesterday's rescue are
00:53being provided with support.
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