The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew has rescued a man who nearly drowned at Lady Musgrave Island during a snorkelling incident.
The tourist, in his 60s, was snorkelling near the island during a day trip with a group and his family when he got into trouble and went under water.
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The LifeFlight crew were tasked on Friday and landed the chopper on the sand before being transported by water to the patient who was on a boat.
The man was treated by the LifeFlight critical care doctor and Queensland Ambulance Service flight paramedic.
He was flown to Bundaberg Hospital in a serious condition.
