Snorkeller dies off coast of Queensland

A snorkeller has tragically died off the coast of Queensland.

The 30-year-old Pakistani national was winched to back to Cairns by the region’s rescue helicopter.

A rescue helicopter spokesman said it was deployed to waters near Sudbury Reef this afternoon.

The man’s body was located at the scene.

A police spokesman said the man was last seen at Briggs Reef about 12.30pm.

His body was found at 4.20pm.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.