Body of missing jet-skier found
AAP
The body of a man whose jet ski was spotted drifting in waters north of Brisbane has been found.
Police say they have located the body of the 63-year-old, believed to have been knocked off the jet ski by large waves in choppy conditions off Redcliffe, north of Brisbane, on Sunday.
A fishermen found the unmanned craft four kilometres offshore and notified police about 6.20pm (AEST), sparking a search that lasted until 4am Monday.
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A full-scale search involving two helicopters and 15 boats resumed at first light.
The body was found by a helicopter and recovered on Monday morning.
The man's next of kin have been notified.
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