60yo man drowns while swimming in Tasmania’s north-west

A 60-year-old man is believed to have drowned while swimming at a beach in north-west Tasmania, police say.

Emergency services were called to Coles Beach in Devonport about 11:30am after reports a man appeared to be in difficulty in the water.

Ambulance and police attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.