A search and rescue operation is currently underway in an effort to locate a man heard calling for help in waters off Hope Island last night, 8 November.

Around 7.10pm, police were called to conduct a welfare check after residents heard a man yelling in the vicinity of the Boykambil Esplanade boat-ramp.

Police attended the location and conducted a search, locating an unoccupied power-boat belonging to a 55-year-old man in Coombabah Creek around 7.30pm.

Police commenced a search and rescue operation involving multiple marine, aerial and sonar assets, which continues today.

The 55 -year-old man is described as Caucasian in appearance, 183cm tall, proportionate build, short grey hair and was possibly wearing a high-visibility vest.  

Police urge anyone who sees anything that could be of relevance to the search, to come forward.

Investigations continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 131 444.

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