The search for a man missing in flood water at Twenty-third Ave on Friday night has been found safe and well, a spokesperson form Queensland Fire and Emergency Services confirmed.
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Queensland Police were called to the incident at 8.40pm on Friday evening with the search involving Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Mount Isa SES and Queensland Ambulance.
The man was found just after 10pm outside of the flood water by Mount Isa Police and was transported by QAS to the Mount Isa Hospital in a stable condition for observation.
Mount Isa has received a 109.6mm of rain since 9am Thursday morning with more heavy falls predicted.
Queensland Police issued a warning for North West Queensland which stated during monsoonal rains and severe flooding events, stay inside and avoid any unnecessary travel.
“With further heavy rainfall predicted police would like to remind the public to avoid any unnecessary travel and to stay away from flood waters,” a spokesperson said.
“During severe weather events traversing roadways, either in vehicles or on foot, is hazardous as water levels can rise and fall quickly.
“Not only do flood waters have deceptively fast flowing currents that can easily sweep away vehicles and people trying to wade through them, they also contain untold amounts of debris such as trees, logs, building materials and wildlife.”
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