Teen rider dies
A TEENAGE boy has died after trying to cross a flooded causeway on a motorbike outside Herberton, west of Cairns.
The 16-year-old had been riding on Hales Siding Rd at Irvinebank, and was due to arrive at his Wondecla home at about 6pm yesterday.
When he failed to return, a search of the flooded causeway was conducted.
His body was found about 12.30am by members of the search party.
Police were notified of the find and investigations are continuing.
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