A man has died, and another man rescued following a marine incident near Gladstone overnight.
Around 8.19pm police were called to the Awonga Dam to reports two men were thrown from a boat into the water.
A search by Water Police, helicopter and other local resources including SES located a 42-year-old man floating and pulled him to safety.
He was taken to Gladstone Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Sadly, a 68-year-old man was located deceased a short time later.
Investigations continue as a report is prepared for the Coroner.
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