At 9.40am on Monday February 28, Beenleigh Police rescued an injured 65-year-old man from his houseboat which was taking on water in the Albert River near Eagleby.
The man phoned Triple Zero (000) seeking urgent rescue. Beenleigh Police attended Albert Street, Eagleby a short time later and utilised a private boat and the skills of the skipper to navigate the floodwater and locate the man.
Police boarded his houseboat and located the man before assisting him to the rescue boat and returning him to shore where he was assessed by Queensland Ambulance Service.
This a visual reminder of how dangerous this weather event currently is.
The community are advised to plan and act for their safety. Remember – if it’s flooded, forget it.
