Father and son-in-law dead in Queensland boating accident
A father and his son-in-law have been killed in a boating accident off the mid- Queensland coast.
The men, aged 39 and 59, who were on a fishing trip, where killed on impact when their 6m catamaran hit a mystery object at speed last night.
A father and his son-in-law have been killed in a boating accident off the mid- Queensland coast. Nine
The boat was spotted drifting by another vessel, near the mouth of Island Head Creek at Shoalwater, 110 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton, last night. Nine
Water police said there are no suspicious circumstances.
The area is full of rocky islands and submerged objects, they said.
The bodies were seen being brought onto land today.
The boat was spotted drifting by another vessel, near the mouth of Island Head Creek at Shoalwater, 110 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton, last night.
Police say the aluminium Sailfish 3000 vessel suffered major damage to its front and below the water line.
Investigations are continuing.
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