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Man rescued off Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, after falling off luxury yacht and clinging to navigation beacon
A Queensland man has been found clinging to a marine beacon off the Sunshine Coast hours after falling from his luxury yacht which ended up running aground.
The 13-metre boat was spotted by lifeguards off the north of Bribie Island about 4pm on Monday.
Its motor was still running but no on was found aboard except a dog.
An air and sea search was launched and involved Surf Life Saving Queensland jet skiers, the Westpac Lifesaver rescue helicopter, Water Police and coastguard members.
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