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The death of James Hansen in Boompa floodwaters

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DevelopingNext check Oct 28: Any police clarification of the creek crossing, identification details or circumstances of Hansen's death, and any announced coronial next step.

Where it stands

James Hansen, a 57-year-old dairy farmer and former Fraser Coast councillor, has been identified as the man found dead at Smothering Creek. Police are investigating; neither the cause of death nor whether floodwater caused it has been established, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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  1. Update 1James Hansen identified as man found dead at Smothering Creek

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    James Hansen identified as man found dead at Smothering Creek

    The 57-year-old dairy farmer represented rural Fraser Coast communities for years. Police are investigating his death; drowning has not been established.

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    • The cause of death, the sequence that brought him into the water and the precise crossing description remain unresolved.

History

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Who's involved

Organizations

  • Fraser Coast Regional Councillocal government for Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia1 report

Places

  • BoompaBoompa, Australia1 report
  • MarodianMarodian, Australia1 report
  • MaryboroughMaryborough, QLD, Australia1 report
  • Smothering CreekSmothering Creek, Boompa QLD 4570, Australia1 report

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