Five people and a dog were rescued from a sinking vessel around the Cape Cleveland area this morning, 4 December.
Around 6.30am, Queensland Government Air (QGAir) Rescue 521 was tasked to investigate a beacon activation off the coast of Ayr.
Upon arrival, the crew located a 120-foot sunken vessel and five people, as well as a blue heeler puppy, in the water.
Two 45-year-old women, a 28-year-old woman, a 50-year-old man and a 41-year-old man and the puppy were rescued by the crew around 7.30am.
They were transported back to Townsville in good health.
Investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing.
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