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.