Seven people rescued while clinging to capsized boat off Bundaberg

About seven people on a boat that capsized in rough seas have been rescued off the coast of Bundaberg.

RACQ CapRescue responded to an incident off the coast of Bundaberg on Saturday evening.Credit: RACQ CapRescue, Twitter

RACQ CapRescue responded to a distress beacon activated at about 5.30pm on Saturday.

When help arrived, the boat’s seven occupants were clinging to the upturned seven-metre vessel.

A Rescue300 helicopter also helped with overhead surveillance, while the occupants were rescued by Bundaberg Volunteer Marine Rescue.

The occupants were all in good health.

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