Desperate Search Underway: Police Divers Scour Queensland Dam for Missing Man
2025-01-13
9News.com.au
A massive search operation is underway in outback Queensland after a man vanished while swimming in a swollen dam yesterday afternoon. Police divers, SES, and swift water rescue crews are racing against time to locate the missing person, with the search entering its second day. The incident highlights the dangers of swimming in remote and treacherous waterways, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding. Authorities urge people to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines when engaging in water activities in Queensland's rural areas, where emergency services may be far away. The search continues with the help of Queensland Fire and Rescue, with hopes of finding the missing man alive.