Lifesavers fight to save man's life after near drowning

A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital after a near-drowning on the Gold Coast.

Paramedics were called to Burleigh Heads about 6am to reports a man failed to resurface.

Paramedics performed CPR on the man before he was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.

Lifesavers on duty also reportedly administered CPR.