John Ryan was trying to retrieve the family’s tinnie, which had floated from the Cooby Dam boat ramp on Wednesday afternoon. Toowoomba police acting senior Sergeant Jeremy Sheldrick said the ...

LATEST: Drowning victim John Ryan told his grandson Harry to ring his “Nan” if he went under while trying to retrieve his boat from Cooby Dam. 4 min read July 9, 2014 - 4:35PM ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. An easing of wet weather has reduced the Cooby Dam level to below 100mm above the spillway, making it safe ...