Boat fire, Coomera

Officers from the Gold Coast Water Police attended the Coomera River at Coomera this afternoon after reports of a vessel on fire.

Around 2.40pm, one police vessel responded to the fire along with the Volunteer Marine Rescue.

Emergency services attempted to save the vessel but were unsuccessful.

Two people were on board the 4.5 metre boat and were rescued from the water by a passing vessel.

The fire is suspected to have been caused by a mechanical malfunction and is not thought to be suspicious.

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