Daydream Island jet ski rider incident forces rescue helicopter out
A jet ski rider has caused alarm after an incident off the coast of Daydream Island forced a rescue helicopter to be called out.
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A jet ski rider is being flown to Mackay after they were reportedly injured off of the coast of Daydream Island.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said paramedics were told of the incident about 2.20pm.
He said crews were called to the ferry terminal on Daydream Island, but a rescue helicopter was tasked.
An RACQ CQ spokeswoman said a patient was being treated for chest pains and taken to hospital.
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