Sunshine Coast man dies in medical emergency in Chances Bay

A Sunshine Coast man has died in the Whitsundays despite desperate efforts by paramedics to save him. DETAILS

Chance Bay is located on south-east Whitsunday Island, about 27km southeast of Shute Harbour. Picture: Tourism and Events Queensland

A Sunshine Coast man has died in the Whitsundays following a medical emergency.
Emergency services rushed to the beach at Chance Bay on Whitsunday Island after the 58-year-old man experienced a ‘life-threatening medical event’ just before 6pm, October 23.

Paramedics began treating the patient, but he passed away.

Queensland police is preparing a report for the coroner.

Chance Bay connects to the world famous Whitehaven Beach via a hiking trail on the north side of the island.

Thousands of tourists flock to the beach each week.

Originally published as Sunshine Coast man dies in medical emergency in Chances Bay