Former Wallaby dies after being caught in Gold Coast rip

Former Wallaby Mick Barry has died after being caught in a rip on the Gold Coast.

Beach paramedics, including the high acuity response unit, were called to a location off Pacific Parade in Currumbin just before 6am on Friday.

Paramedics assessed Mr Barry, who was in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.

Despite efforts to save him, he died at the scene.