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Fraser Barton

Missing fisherman's body found in central Queensland

A third boatie has been found dead in Queensland after his two mates were rescued by helicopter. (Brian Cassey/AAP PHOTOS)

The body of a boatie missing in central Queensland has been found.

Authorities began searching after three men in a tinnie failed to return from a fishing trip in The Narrows on the Fitzroy River.

Police say the alarm was raised about 9.20pm on Tuesday with two men subsequently located and rescued by a helicopter on a beach at 3.10am on Wednesday.

The man's body was found in the river with formal identification under way, police said.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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