Call for CCTV as police probe Mooloolaba man Graham Eaton’s death

The police investigation into the shock boat death of a popular Mooloolaba yachtsman has zeroed in on a Sunshine Coast waterway, with calls for witnesses and CCTV.

Police are calling for community members who have CCTV of Tuckers Creek, in Mooloolaba, to come forward with their footage. Picture: Google Maps

Police are calling for witnesses and want CCTV of a Sunshine Coast waterway as they continue to investigate the death of popular Mooloolaba yachtsman Graham Eaton.

The father-of-three died when his tinnie struck a bridge pylon on the Mooloolah River in Mooloolaba about 12.30am Sunday, June 11.

Known as ‘Scooter’ by Australia’s sailing community, Mr Eaton was one of the Sunshine Coast’s most high-profile offshore racing yachtsman.

Tributes flowed for Mr Eaton in boating circles and beyond as news of the tragic incident spread.

Sunshine Coast water police Senior Constable Mark Muddiman said the investigation into Mr Eaton’s death continued and a report was being prepared for the coroner.

Graham "Scooter" Eaton died when his tinnie struck a bridge pylon in the Mooloolah River on June 11. Picture: Nic Douglass

“The boat’s been seized for inspections and we’ve been canvassing,” he said.

The senior constable said police had spoken to about six witnesses and had viewed CCTV footage, and he called for any witnesses who had not yet contacted police to come forward.

He also said officers would like anyone with CCTV in the vicinity of Tuckers Creek, which runs parallel to Bindaree Cres, who had not yet contacted police, to share their footage.

Police will also hand a report into Mr Eaton’s death to Maritime Safety Queensland.

Anyone with information should contact Policelink, quoting QP2300962834.