A man has died in the surf at Alexandra Headland.
Surf Life Saving Queensland reported that the surfer lost his life early on Saturday morning.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said paramedics were called at 5.23am.
“We attended Alexandra Headland for a surfer who had been pulled from the water,” they said.
“They did work on the patient for some time but unfortunately it became a police matter.”
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said a report would be prepared for the coroner following the non-suspicious death.
“Police and emergency services were called to Alexandra Parade around 6am after a man was pulled from the water,” they said.
“The 73-year-old Buderim man is believed to have suffered a medical episode whilst in the water.
“He was treated on scene but declared deceased a short time later.”
Sunshine Coast chief lifeguard Trent Robinson said members of the public and off-duty lifeguards attempted to help the man.
“It was just really unfortunate,” he said.
