Queensland flooding from return of ex-tropical Cyclone Owen claims man’s life
A man has died north of Townsville after being swept away in raging floodwaters in the wake of ex-tropical Cyclone Owen.
A man has died after being swept away in floodwaters in Far North Queensland.
Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter and swift-water rescue crews, responded to calls to the popular picnic and swimming spot of Big Crystal Creek, 75km north of Townsville, at around 4.15pm (AEST) today.
The man was pulled from the water with CPR performed by paramedics but he could not be saved.
The area has had torrential rain as ex-tropical Cyclone Owen made its presence felt.
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