A second man has drowned on the Sunshine Coast within a week.
Multiple emergency services crews attended reported post-immersion incidents for two people off Marcoola Esplanade on Sunday afternoon.
A 60-year-old man was unable to be saved while a woman in her 20s was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
It’s believed they were swimming outside the flags.
The incident came less than a week after a man drowned at Mooloolaba Beach. He was pulled from the surf on Monday but was unable to be revived.
There have been almost 90 drownings in Australian waters this summer.
Surf Life Saving Queensland general manager lifesaving and education Peta Lawlor issued a reminder to beachgoers two days ago, before an expected busy weekend on local beaches.
“Please ensure you are sensible and follow the advice of surf lifesavers and lifeguards,” she said.
“The safest place to swim is between the red and yellow flags during patrol hours, so please help our lifesavers and lifeguards keep you safe by doing the right thing this weekend.”
