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