QLD:Qld woman's body found after boat accident

AAP General News (Australia)
12-18-2010
QLD:Qld woman's body found after boat accident

A body .. recovered in north Queensland waters .. is believed to be that of a Bowen
woman .. who'd been missing after apparently falling off a fishing boat.

The 30-year-old woman was travelling alone on the boat between Bowen and Gloucester
Island .. and was due to reach her destination by 1pm (AEST).

When the vessel failed to arrive .. police and emergency helicopter services launched a search.

A body .. thought to be that of the woman .. was found three-and-a-half hours later
in Edgecombe Bay.

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KEYWORD: BODY (BRISBANE)

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