Teenager drowns near Queensland Border in holiday tragedy - 9News

A 17-year-old boy has died after jumping into water around Hastings Point, near the Queensland border with New South Wales.

Emergency services rushed to the scene around 4.30pm after reports that a teenager had jumped off a bridge over Cudgera creek and disappeared under the water.

Emergency services were told after the boy jumped into the water he had briefly resurfaced, then disappeared under the water.

The body of a 17-year-old boy has been recovered after he jumped into water at Hastings Point, near the Queensland border, and was pulled by the current (9News)

It's understood with the tide was going out and the water was shallow.

A rescue helicopter was dispatched with locals assisting in the search.

A search was conducted before the boy was pulled from the water. (Nine)

Locals spotted the boy's body, which was retrieved but despite paramedics' best efforts, the teen was unable to be revived.

Police believe the boy's death was a case of misadventure.

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