Yacht capsized off Lady Elliot Island, Queensland, with 3 on board; 2 rescued, 1 missing; search ongoing.

A search and rescue operation is ongoing after a yacht capsized off Lady Elliot Island, Queensland, with three people on board. Two people were found and rescued, but one remains missing. The yacht was en route from Yeppoon to Brisbane when it overturned, triggering an EPIRB distress signal. Emergency services, including multiple vessels, police divers, and a rescue helicopter, have launched a search effort.

June 16, 2024
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