NEWS.com.au | Man drowns trying to save children from rip at Wollongong City Beach NEWS.com.au A MELBOURNE father who tragically drowned rescuing two children struggling in surf at Wollongong “wouldn't have thought twice” about going to their aid. The Daily TelegraphSeptember 11, 20179:39pm. Emergency services at Wollongong City Beach on ... Family and friends mourn Melbourne man who drowned trying to rescue child Good Samaritan Shaun Oliver drowns attempting to save child at Wollongong beach 'I'm so sorry': Boy saved from rip pays tribute to hero who drowned trying to save him |