Sadly, police can advise a man has died while swimming at Muirs Beach, Coles Bay.

Police were notified of the incident just after 10am this morning.  The man, in his 60s from Launceston, was competing in the swim leg of the Coles Bay Triathlon at the time.

He was known to be a strong swimmer, and investigations are continuing into the cause of death.

A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Our thoughts are with his family.