Desperate search for dad missing in Queensland dam continues for second day
The search for a father missing after he fell overboard from a boat in a Queensland dam is continuing for a second day.
Two parents and four children were onboard a boat that had broken down on Kinchant Dam west of Mackay about 11.15am yesterday.
The man and his young daughter fell overboard.
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Lake Kinchant has been closed as emergency services scour the waters for the missing dad. Facebook/Sunwater
All emergency services, including police, paramedics, firefighters, SES, RACQ Rescue and volunteers, rushed to the scene.
The girl was located and taken to hospital without any injuries, while the mother and three remaining children were taken from the boat safely to shore.
The search started back up again about 7am today with water police also on scene conducting assessments, a Queensland Police spokesperson said.
Kinchant Dam has been shut for recreational use as emergency services search for the missing man.
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