Update: two boys located, Mount Elliot

Police have located two boys that were last seen entering mangroves earlier today at Mount Elliot.

They were last seen around 4:30am near the Australia Institute of Marine Science turnoff near the Bruce Highway and both boys were located safe and well around 11.30am.

They are being transported to hospital for observation.

Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance.

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