Man dies after failing to resurface at Millaa Millaa Falls
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 05:32 · Archive
A man died after failing to resurface while swimming at Millaa Millaa Falls on Queensland's Atherton Tablelands on Monday.
A man died after failing to resurface while swimming at Millaa Millaa Falls on the Atherton Tablelands near Cairns on Monday afternoon. Emergency services including police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the popular Queensland waterfall on Theresa Creek Road shortly after 3pm following reports of a missing swimmer. The man's body was recovered from the water.
Queensland Police confirmed the death is being treated as non-suspicious. A police spokesman said: 'Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the non-suspicious death of a man at Millaa Millaa on October 12.'
Millaa Millaa Falls is one of the Atherton Tablelands' most recognised tourist attractions and a major stop on the region's Waterfall Circuit. The falls draw visitors for their easy access, picnic areas and freshwater swimming hole.
How it is being reported
- Man dies after failing to resurface at Millaa Millaa Falls on Atherton TablelandsA frantic search unfolded at a popular swimming spot after a man failed to resurface in the water below the falls.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 05:18
- Man dies after failing to resurface at Millaa Millaa Falls on Atherton TablelandsA frantic search unfolded at a popular swimming spot after a man failed to resurface in the water below the falls.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 05:18
In this story: Millaa Millaa Falls · Atherton Tablelands · Queensland Police Service · Cairns
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