Woman dies while snorkelling in Whitsundays, Queensland
A woman in her 50s has died after suffering a medical episode while snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
Police confirmed the woman had been on a snorkeling and boat tour in the Whitsundays when the episode occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency Services were called and the woman was transported to an Airlie Beach Marina.
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The Whitsundays is a popular holiday location for snorkeling and beach enthusiasts. Getty Images/iStockphoto
A Queensland Police spokesperson said police were notified of the incident around 12.45pm and attended the scene.
A report will be prepared for the coroner regarding the woman's death.
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