Search for missing 14-year-old girl enters fifth day, three lost in Queensland floods

The seek for lacking 14-year-old lady Krystal Cain has entered its fifth day, as on-line fundraisers increase cash for the households of these misplaced to Queenslandfloods.

Krystal Cain disappeared on Saturday after being swept into floodwaters close to Gympie, three hours north of Brisbane.

Rescue helicopters, police search and rescue crews and swift water rescue groups proceed to seek for her.

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A web-based fundraiser is elevating cash to help search efforts for Krystal Cain, pictured together with her aunty Trina at Christmas final 12 months. (Provided)

Police Superintendent Michael Sawrey confirmed the seek for Ms Cain was now a restoration mission, expressing condolences to the younger lady's household.

"Fourteen-year-old Krystal Cain stays lacking. It is now modified from a rescue to a restoration operation," he mentioned.

A web-based fundraiser is elevating cash to help search efforts.

Two different individuals have died in Queensland floods this week.

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Steve Bottcher (left) was present in flood waters on the Mary River, 200 metres from the place his boat capsized. (Provided)

Yesterday, the physique of 52-year-old farmer Steve Bottcher was recovered in floodwaters at Tiaro, within the Fraser Coast area, after his boat capsized in floodwaters.

Mr Bottcher had been looking for lacking livestock on the Mary River together with his companion and his daughter when the three have been thrust into the raging floods.

The 43-year-old lady and eight-year-old lady managed to cling to close by foliage, nonetheless Mr Bottcher was quickly swept away by the present.

Floodwaters in Maryborough, Queensland this week. (Craig Schonrock)

A web-based fundraiser described him as "a really enjoyable loving man who was all the time up for a yarn and a few coldies".

"It is such a tragic loss for his household and associates and our group. Steve sadly leaves behind his beloved companion Carmen, his eight-year-old daughter and his 4 grownup kids." 

Cash raised by the fundraiser will go in direction of Mr Bottcher's household as they take care of funeral preparations.

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A 22-year-old Sunshine Coast man additionally died on Friday after his car was swept into floodwaters off Kanigan, within the Broad Bay area.

Police divers, swift water rescue crews and hearth and rescue all assisted to retrieve the person.

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll warned Queensland residents to by no means enter flood waters beneath any circumstances, including each life misplaced was a tragedy.

"Don't go into flooded waters. The message is all the time 'if it is flooded, overlook it'," she mentioned.