Missing Jet Ski rider located, Bundaberg
Police and emergency services searching for a missing Jet Ski rider and his dog located the pair safe and well this morning.
Just after 6am, emergency services detected the man’s EPIRB activation and confirmed his location using aircraft involved in the search.
The man and his dog have been collected by Police Vessel Conroy and will be transported back to Bundaberg.
Original media release January 15, 2017 @ 3.55am
Search for overdue Jetski, Bundaberg
Police are currently searching for an overdue jetski in waters off Bundaberg.
A black and red Sea Doo ridden by a 45-year-old Townsville man left Bundaberg Port bound for Lady Elliott Island yesterday at around 2.00pm, but failed to arrive at its destination.
The man was travelling with a black and brown staffy dog that was wearing a life vest who goes by the name of “Stubby”.
Police were notified late last night and have commenced enquiries around nearby beaches, but the jetski has yet to be located.
Surface and air searches will begin this morning.
Should you sight this dog, please contact Crime Stoppers or Policelink.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
