Rescues at Maryborough, Gootchie and Kia Ora

Emergency crews have rushed to the Mary River where a man had to be rescued after heading out in his tinnie despite flood warnings. It follows multiple rescues in the Wide Bay on Saturday. SEE THE VIDEO.

Emergency crews have rushed to help a boatie ran into trouble in his tinnie after heading out on the Mary River while it is in flood.

It is understood the man was trying to get to his partner who was on a boat in the river at Maryborough where the Lamington Bridge is closed and Granville Bridge will soon follow.

A boatie in trouble on the Mary River at Maryborough. Photo: Robyne Cuerel

Swiftwater rescues went the scene near the Brolga Theatre, with the man’s being partner being brought off the boat while crews attempt to assist him as his tinnie, loaded with a number of items including a bike, spun around in circles.

Fire and rescue crews are at the scene.

A swiftwater rescue in the Mary River at Maryborough.

Nearby Queen’s Park has been swallowed by the Mary River which continues to rise.

Queens Park flooding in Maryborough. Photo: Robyne Cuerel

Earlier, emergency crews responded to reports of two vehicles stranded in floodwaters in the Wide Bay region on Saturday morning.

Police said the first callout came at 6.19am near Bauple-Woolooga Rd and Netherby Rd, close to Gutchy Creek Bridge at Gootchie.

A man in his 60s was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

A police spokesman said the water was not fast-flowing, and the man was stuck rather than being swept away.

A swiftwater rescue team is assisting a boatie on the Mary River during a flood event.

Paramedics from the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) attended the scene alongside the Queensland Fire Department, with QAS confirming the man was uninjured.

Shortly after, around 7.30am, emergency services were alerted to another vehicle trapped in floodwaters in Kia Ora, within the Gympie region.

Initial reports indicated two people were stranded on the roof of their car on Radtke Rd.

Queensland Police were first on the scene and assisted the pair, who were able to make their way to safety.

They were taken to a nearby town hall for assessment by QAS but reportedly sustained no injuries.

The incidents followed a night of heavy rain that triggered flash flooding across the Wide Bay region.

Follow Mary River flood warnings HERE.

Bruce Hwy and other road closures and flood warnings for Tiaro and Pacific Haven can be found HERE.

Originally published as Rescues at Maryborough, Gootchie and Kia Ora