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Man in 70s airlifted to hospital after boat runs aground at Double Island Point

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A man has been airlifted to hospital after his boat ran aground near Double Island Point this morning.

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight helicopter was tasked at 7.25am by Retrieval Services Queensland and landed on the beach to drop off a rescue crew officer and Queensland Ambulance Service flight paramedic.

The man in his 70s was extricated from the boat and transported to the helicopter, which landed at a clearing near Double Island Point Lighthouse.

The LifeFlight helicopter assisted with the rescue efforts. Picture: LifeFlight/QAS

He was treated for head and hip injuries.

He was flown in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for further treatment.

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