Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the sudden death of a 55-year-old man in waters off Hope Island.

Around 7.10pm last night, 8 November, police were called to conduct a welfare check after residents heard a man calling out for help in the vicinity of the Boykambil Esplanade boat-ramp.

Police conducted a search of the area and located 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.

Around 8.45am today, 9 November, the 55 -year-old man was located deceased by officers at the mouth of Saltwater Creek.

The death is being treated as non-suspicious.

Previous release: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/?p=332058

Quote this reference number: QP2602211628

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