Update 1 – Search for Missing Kayaker, Eungella Dam

Police will recommence their search at first light for a man missing after his kayak overturned on Eungella Dam this afternoon.

The 49-year-old man was kayaking with a woman when the kayak capsized and sank about 4.30pm.

The woman managed to swim to safety at the dam’s edge but the man hasn’t been seen since.

Nearby boats and campers conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the missing man.

Whitsundays Water Police and the State Emergency Services vessels will recommence their search in the morning.

There will be restrictions to the south-west part of the dam, between the boat ramp and the wall, while police continue their search.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

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