Police said the man got into trouble in the water off Lady Elliot Island, east of Seventeen Seventy, about 1.45pm on Monday. Police said the man got into trouble in the water off Lady Elliot Island, east of Seventeen Seventy, about 1.45pm on Monday (local time). Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort managing director Peter Gash said the tragic event occurred on the western side of the island. This is also a very difficult time for our passionate and caring island team members who tried very hard to resuscitate the man. "Our island team will continue to work together with the relevant authorities as they investigate this tragic accident."

Source: Stuff June 06, 2019 01:41 UTC