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The search for a missing man in Queensland will resume at first light on Friday.
The man was reportedly washed off the beach at Miami, a suburb on the Gold Coast, on Thursday evening.
Queensland police were called to lifeguard tower 22 near Marine Parade just after 6pm following reports a wave knocked the man over while he was fishing and he was unable to regain his footing.
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Members of the public attempted to reach the man but he was dragged out to sea.
A land, sea and air search that began soon after was unsuccessful and the search was suspended for the night.
Source: 9News
