Tag: Far North Queensland
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Shark bite in Queensland: Teen fighting for life in hospital
Update on the Thursday Island shark incident A teenage boy is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark while swimming off Cook Esplanade on Thursday Island, part of Far North Queensland. Emergency services were called to the scene just before 6:30pm on Thursday, with responders locating the boy in his mid-teens suffering…
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Shark Bite in Queensland: Teen Fighting for Life on Thursday Island
Incident details A teenage boy is fighting for life in hospital following a shark bite on Thursday Island, off the Far North Queensland coast. Emergency services were called to Cook Esplanade on the island just before 6:30pm on Thursday after reports the boy had been bitten while swimming in the waters near the town. Paramedics…
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Teenager in Critical Condition After Shark Bite on Thursday Island, Far North Queensland
Summary of the incident A teenage boy is in a critical condition in hospital following a shark bite on Thursday Island, part of Far North Queensland’s coast. Emergency crews were called just before 6:30pm on Thursday after reports he was attacked while swimming off Cook Esplanade. What happened and immediate response First responders found the…
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Traveller Award honours Forever Reef Project for sustainable tourism
Traveller Award honours Forever Reef Project for sustainable tourism The Traveller Award has recognized the Forever Reef Project for its pioneering approach to sustainable tourism, pairing reef conservation with immersive visitor experiences along Queensland’s tropical coast. The accolade highlights how local communities can benefit from responsible travel that protects fragile ecosystems while offering memorable, education-focused…