Brisbane Water Police launched a marine search and rescue operation this afternoon after an unattended dingy was located stuck in mud flats at Pine Rivers (during low tide).
Water Police vessels, Rescue 500 and the police dive squad are currently searching the area.
The vessel is a 3 metre aluminium open dingy painted dark blue with a white snake electric engine (as per attached images).
The vessel was located on the northern bank of the Pine River, halfway between the Deep Water Bend boat ramp and the Pine River Bridge, Bruce Highway at around midday.
To date police are unaware of any missing fisherman / persons reports in relation to the vessel and are appealing to anyone who may recognise the dingy to immediately contact police (details below).
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.
