Flood Related Death, Bemerside

Queensland Police will prepare a report for the coroner after the body of an 82-year-old woman was located at Bemerside near Ingham this morning, February 4.

Shortly after 11am police were called to Fulton Drive where the woman's body was discovered in a cane paddock.

Initial investigations indicate the woman was last seen by a nearby resident around 6pm last night inside a two-storey house.

This morning the neighbour raised concerns for the woman's welfare after being unable to locate her at the property.

The woman was located deceased a short time later by the resident after floodwaters receded.

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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