Bystanders, police and paramedics tried to revive the Northern Rivers man after he was found unresponsive on a rural property west of Casino.
A man has died at a bush party at Drake, despite efforts by partygoers and emergency services to save him.
Emergency services were called to the property on Leslie Creek Road about 11.30pm on Saturday after the 53-year-old Nimbin man , Vana River was found unresponsive.
Bystanders began first aid before Richmond Police District officers arrived and took over CPR.
NSW Ambulance paramedics continued attempts to revive him, but he could not be saved.
Police said the man was understood to have been among a group attending a “bush doof” party on the property.
Officers established a crime scene, and an investigation into the circumstances of his death is continuing.
Police have not disclosed a cause of death.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at NSW Crime stoppers
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