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Man dead after being knocked overboard from yacht north of Brisbane

The man could not be resuscitated after being knocked overboard. (file photo)

A 44-year-old man has died after being knocked overboard from a yacht on Queensland's Moreton Bay, north of Brisbane.

Brisbane Water Police coordinated a rescue involving volunteer marine units and the Rescue 500 helicopter at around 5pm on Saturday.

Police say initial investigations suggest the yacht was hit by a large wave, causing a boom to swing which hit two men, knocking them both overboard.

Police say the man suffered head injuries and was unconscious when pulled to shore. He could not be resuscitated.

Two other men were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Three other men who were also onboard the yacht were not injured.

Brisbane Water Police and the Forensic Crash Unit are investigating the incident.

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