MEDIA STATEMENT
October 29, 2019
Media Statement from Tourism Whitsundays and Whitsunday Regional Council
This morning at 10:26am AEST there was an incident involving two people in Hook Passage, we believe this was a shark incident.
Our first thoughts are with the two people involved in the incident and their welfare; as well as the other passengers and crew on the boat. On board the vessel were two passengers who are paramedics and provided immediate first aid.
Immediate counselling support was arranged for the passengers and crew, their welfare is also our priority. We would also like to commend the lightning response of our first responders and emergency services.
Their efforts have insured the two people have been able to receive expert medical treatment very quickly.
Queensland Ambulance Service have advised that both people are in a serious but stable condition, with non-life threating injuries. Our priority and focus now is ensuring the welfare of these two people and until we receive accurate and detailed information regarding the incident, we are unable to make any further comment.
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About Tourism Whitsundays: Tourism Whitsundays (TW) is the organisation responsible for destination marketing and visitor attraction for the Whitsunday region. It is the lead agency recognised by Tourism and Events Queensland and the Whitsunday Regional Council to lead the promotion of the region as a tourism destination. Tourism Whitsundays markets all aspects of the region including the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands and Coast, accommodation, boating and sailing, fishing, touring, recreational activities, adventure, dining, shopping, weddings and honeymoons, conferencing and business events.
FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES, CONTACT:
Liza Muller
Publicity and Content Manager
Tourism Whitsundays
Ph: +61 7 4948 5917 or +61 417 765736
Email: liza.muller@tourismwhitsundays.com.au