Bodies of two fishermen found near rocks at beach in Sydney’s east

The bodies of two fishermen have been found at a beach popular for rock fishing in Sydney’s east.

About 11.10am today, emergency services were called to Little Bay Beach in Little Bay.

Police found a body near the rocks, with a second body found around 90 minutes later.

Personal items were found on the rocks, police said, prompting a member of the public to call emergency services.

Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command attended and started a search.

Little Bay is the most dangerous rock fishing location in Australia. Today’s deaths mean eight people have now died at the spot since 2001.

In 2016, compulsory life jacket laws were introduced for those fishing along the stretch of coast.

At least one of those found was thought to be wearing one, but it’s no guarantee if someone is washed off the rocks.

Police are investigating and are appealing for witnesses.

Neither of the people has been formally identified.