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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed that they are offering consular support to the bereaved family.
“Our heartfelt sympathies are with the family during this challenging period,” a spokesperson expressed in a statement.
“Due to privacy regulations, we cannot disclose additional details,” the spokesperson added.
Police joined the effort to locate the missing man, eventually discovering him receiving CPR from a group of four rescuers.
Despite being rushed to the hospital by emergency responders, the man, who showed no apparent injuries, unfortunately, succumbed to his condition.
Police are currently investigating the cause of the man’s death and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Local media reports the man had been working at a lodging facility.
It is believed the Sunshine Coast woman went into cardiac arrest after becoming stuck in a chairlift and suspended in the air.
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