Balcony fall – Surfers Paradise

A 17-year-old man has been injured after he fell from a balcony in Surfers Paradise early this morning, Queensland Police say.

Around 3am it is believed the man was leaning over a balcony at a Cypress Avenue apartment to retrieve some property when he fell two floors.

He was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition with a suspected fractured pelvis.

His injuries are not considered life threatening

It is believed the man was on the Gold Coast for schoolies.

Investigations are continuing.

Police would like to remind all school leavers about acting responsibly particularly on balconies.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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