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Media Release

Surfer with serious injuries, Currumbin

Police are appealing for information relating to the identity of a man who has sustained serious injuries while surfing in Currumbin this morning.

Initial information, suggests around 8.45am the man was struck by a boat entering the Currumbin Bar Channel.

The boat and its occupants pulled the man from the water immediately after, and he was subsequently transported to Gold Coast Hospital with severe injuries.

Anyone that believes they may information relating to his identity is urged to call Broadbeach Police Station on 5581 2800 or Policelink on 131 444.

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.


Media and Public Affairs Branch
07 3015 2444
Last Updated: 08/05/2011