A 48-year-old woman missing in the Mount Jukes area near Mackay has been found safe after an extensive three-day search involving police, emergency volunteers and specialist rescue teams. Authorities launched the operation after the woman disappeared from her property, sparking concerns among family and community members.

The woman was last seen at her home on Andrew Fordyce Road, Mount Jukes, before she went missing. After she failed to return and could not be contacted, her partner reported her disappearance and emergency services began searching the surrounding area.

The search involved multiple agencies, including Queensland Police, State Emergency Service volunteers, Queensland Remote Area Tracking teams, police trail bike units and a rescue helicopter equipped with heat detection technology. Teams worked across challenging terrain, including rough and heavily vegetated areas surrounding the property.

Authorities said the difficult landscape created challenges for search crews, requiring specialised equipment and coordinated efforts. The use of aerial support and tracking specialists helped teams cover a large area more efficiently.

The successful rescue highlighted the important role of regional emergency services and community volunteers in responding to missing person incidents. Search operations in rural Queensland often require cooperation between multiple organisations because of large distances and difficult terrain.

Mackay and the surrounding Whitsunday region include large rural properties, forests and remote areas where locating missing people can become complex. Emergency teams regularly train for these situations and rely on technology, local knowledge and teamwork.

The woman was located safely by search teams, bringing relief to her family and the wider community. Police thanked all emergency personnel and volunteers involved in the operation.

The incident also serves as a reminder for people living in regional areas to notify family members or authorities quickly when someone goes missing, especially when the person may be vulnerable or in a remote location.

Mackay continues to be supported by a strong network of emergency services, including police, paramedics, rescue organisations and community volunteers who assist during emergencies across the region.