Search And Rescue Operation at Saibai Island, QLD

Police have launched a search and rescue operation following the disappearance of a 16-year-old boy at Saibai Island this morning, April 18.

At approximately 4am, emergency services responded to reports two teenagers had tried to swim to shore from a broken down dinghy.

A 13-year-old boy made it back to shore, but the 16-year-old boy remains missing.

Thursday Island Water Police immediately activated and commenced a search and rescue with support from general duties crews.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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