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Memorial Honors Missing Queensland Officer as Search Ends Without Answers

Over 1,500 people gathered in Brisbane to pay tribute to Inspector Jay Notaro, whose mysterious disappearance while surfing remains unresolved.

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Overview

  • Inspector Jay Notaro disappeared on March 25 while surfing at Broken Head Beach, with his surfboard found but his body never recovered.
  • A four-day multi-agency search and subsequent local efforts failed to uncover any new evidence about his fate.
  • More than 1,500 attendees, including Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, honored Notaro at a memorial service in Brisbane on May 16.
  • Notaro's family and colleagues reflected on his 23-year career, personal impact, and his final text message, which read 'FLYING!!'.
  • Mourners placed flowers on his surfboard at the service, symbolizing the community's ongoing grief and unanswered questions.