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Police Probe Death of 19-Year-Old Canadian on K'gari

Authorities have launched an investigation; formal identification remains pending, with cause of death yet to be determined.

Overview

  • Queensland Police said the woman was a Canadian citizen, aged 19, who went swimming shortly after 5am.
  • Officers were called at about 6:35am to the eastern beach north of the Maheno shipwreck, where she was found unresponsive.
  • She was declared dead a short time after responders arrived at the scene.
  • Police have not released her name and have not confirmed how she died.
  • An investigation is underway, and The Age reports a crime scene was established near the site.