Marine incident at Gladstone

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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