Fatal marine incident, Rosslyn Bay

A man has died following a marine incident in Rosslyn Bay overnight.

At 11pm last night, police were alerted to reports of a man overboard.

A search and rescue operation commenced involving water police, the Yeppoon Coast Guard and a rescue helicopter.

Just after 1am, a search of the shoreline located the 40-year-old River Ranch man, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Investigations are ongoing.

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