Qld police suspend hunt for missing diver

The search for a scuba diver missing off a north Queensland beach has been suspended after equipment belonging to the man was located.

Police tape restricts access to a crime scene north of Sydney

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Police are preparing a report for the coroner and have suspended the search for a missing scuba diver off a north Queensland beach.

Steven "Fozzy" Foster, 54, went missing while diving with three others at the Lady Bowen wreck, off Mission Beach, on Tuesday.

Dive equipment and clothing believed to belong to Mr Foster was located on Friday and police have now suspended the search and will forensically examine the items before preparing a report for the coroner.


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