Authorities are looking for a man who went missing when his boat flipped over off the coast of Queensland.

A boat has capsized near an island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef of Queensland, prompting a search and rescue operation to be launched. According to authorities, the vessel was sailing about four nautical miles south of Lady Elliot Island, near Gladstone, when a distress signal was sent out at 5am this morning.

It is believed that the yacht was en route from Yeppoon to Brisbane with three individuals on board when it overturned. The incident has caused concern and emergency services have been quick to respond. Police, along with multiple vessels, divers, and a rescue helicopter, have been deployed to assist in the search and rescue efforts.

Fortunately, two people have already been located in the water at around 10:15am and were safely winched to the helicopter. They have been transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. However, the search is still ongoing for the remaining male passenger.

Authorities are urging anyone with information or sightings of the missing passenger to come forward and help with the search. The safety and well-being of all involved is of utmost importance and every effort is being made to locate the individual and bring them to safety.

Meanwhile, investigations are also underway to determine the cause of the accident. The incident has also sparked concerns and discussions about safety measures and protocols for boating in the area. Our thoughts are with those involved and we hope for a swift and successful resolution to this search and rescue operation.

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