Man heard calling for help off Gold Coast boat ramp

November 9, 2026 — 10:10amAn unoccupied boat has been found as part of a search and rescue operation, after a man was heard calling for help overnight.The man was heard about 7.10pm on Sunday near the Boykambil Esplanade at Hope Island on the Gold Coast.A man was heard yelling for help off Boykambil Esplanade on Hope Island.Jaziel CalumpagPolice called to the area found an unoccupied power-boat in Coombabah Creek about 7.30pm.The boat has been traced to a 55-year-old man.A search operation was launched, and continued on Monday, involving marine, aerial and sonar assets.The missing man is Caucasian and 183cm tall with a proportionate build, short grey hair and was possibly wearing a high-visibility vest.Anyone with information that could be of relevance to the search is urged to contact police.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.From our partners