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A woman has died after being found unconscious in water off the Sunshine Coast, and police are appealing for help to find her missing diving equipment.

Emergency services were called to Point Cartwright at Buddina just after 9am on Sunday. The 46-year-old Peregian Beach woman was confirmed dead at the scene.

Police said investigations into her death were ongoing but it was not being treated as suspicious at this stage.

Police are appealing for help to locate the woman’s diving mask and respirator.

It is believed the items floated away and could wash up north of Mooloolaba Beach.

Anyone who locates the equipment is asked to notify police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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