Tragic update after man heard calling for help off Gold Coast boat ramp
The body of a man has been found by a search crew the morning after his calls for help were heard and his boat was discovered abandoned.
The man’s cries for help were heard about 7.10pm on Sunday near the Boykambil Esplanade at Hope Island on the Gold Coast.
Police called to the area found an unoccupied power-boat in Coombabah Creek about 7.30pm.
A search operation was launched, and continued on Monday, involving marine, aerial and sonar assets.
The owner of the boat, a 55-year-old, was found dead by officers at the mouth of Saltwater Creek about 8.45am on Monday.
His death was being treated as non-suspicious, and a report would be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police.
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