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Man dies, two rescued after small dinghy overturns in rough seas near Port Douglas
By Emily McPherson
Allanah Sciberras
2:45pm Jun 12, 2023
The boating accident happened near Double Island, Port Douglas.
A man has died and two people have been rescued after their small boat capsized in rough seas near Port Douglas in Far North Queensland last night.
Queensland Police Sergeant Andrew Ibell said the group of three men had been fishing when their 4.3-metre aluminium dinghy overturned.
Emergency services were alerred after they received calls for help at about 10pm near Double Island.
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Queensland Police Sergeant Andrew Ibell said the group of three men had been fishing at the time. (Queensland Police)
A search and rescue was launched by Cairns Water Police, along with an aerial search.
"The initial information we have is the vessel capsized in rough seas and the men remained with that vessel until they were rescued," Ibell said.
"Subsequent checks of mobile phone data indicated the position was more likely to be out in the vicinity of Batt Reef."
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Police found an overturned boat at about 12.45am this morning and rescued a 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old man from the water.
A 54-year-old man, from Napranum, was recovered deceased.
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Police have launched an investigation into the accident.
By Emily McPherson
Allanah Sciberras
2:45pm Jun 12, 2023
The boating accident happened near Double Island, Port Douglas.
A man has died and two people have been rescued after their small boat capsized in rough seas near Port Douglas in Far North Queensland last night.
Queensland Police Sergeant Andrew Ibell said the group of three men had been fishing when their 4.3-metre aluminium dinghy overturned.
Emergency services were alerred after they received calls for help at about 10pm near Double Island.
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Queensland Police Sergeant Andrew Ibell said the group of three men had been fishing at the time. (Queensland Police)
A search and rescue was launched by Cairns Water Police, along with an aerial search.
"The initial information we have is the vessel capsized in rough seas and the men remained with that vessel until they were rescued," Ibell said.
"Subsequent checks of mobile phone data indicated the position was more likely to be out in the vicinity of Batt Reef."
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Police found an overturned boat at about 12.45am this morning and rescued a 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old man from the water.
A 54-year-old man, from Napranum, was recovered deceased.
READ MORE: Barry Humphries awarded nation's highest honour weeks after death
Police have launched an investigation into the accident.
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