Man found dead in Queensland flood waters as state hit by days-long deluge
A man has been found dead in flood waters in Queensland, Australia, following a severe multi-day storm system. Emergency services have also conducted rescues for campers stranded by the rising waters.
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Extreme weather events in Australia are causing significant infrastructure damage and loss of life, highlighting the impact of volatile climate patterns.
A car engulfed by flood waters in Morayfield, north of Brisbane on 22 October, 2026. Photograph: Darren England/AAP A car engulfed by flood waters in Morayfield, north of Brisbane on 22 October, 2026. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Queensland Man found dead in Queensland flood waters as state hit by days-long deluge Many rivers and roads left flooded after torrential downpours across Queensland
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A man’s body has been found in flood waters following an unusual weather system that delivered multiple storms and a days-long deluge to parts of Australia.
Emergency services were called to a creek at Boompa on Queensland’s Fraser Coast shortly after 11am on Monday after reports a man had been found unresponsive.
The man was declared dead after being found in Smothering Creek on Boompa Road, Queensland police said.
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