An investigation in the death of a 44-year-old man has commenced following a fatal marine incident in Moreton Bay, east of Redcliffe, this afternoon.
Around 5pm, emergency services were called to two men who were thrown overboard from a yacht, one was reported to be unconscious.
Brisbane Water Police coordinated a rescue involving volunteer marine units and the Rescue 500 helicopter.
The unconscious man was located a short time later and brought to shore.
Paramedics worked to resuscitate the 44-year-old man, however he was later declared deceased.
Initial investigations suggest the yacht was hit by a large wave causing a boom to swing and hit the two men, knocking them overboard.
The 44-year-old man sustained fatal head injuries while two others were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Three other men who were also onboard were not physically injured.
Officers from Brisbane Water Police and the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing investigations.
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