Please find below a statement from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Greg Leach regarding the passing Merryl Dray.

The Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) and broader Queensland Fire and Emergency Services family is saddened by the tragic loss of SES volunteer Merryl Dray during a flood response at Coolana overnight. 
 
Merryl (62) was a much loved member of the Lowood SES Group where she volunteered more than 520 hours of her time over the last four and a half years. Merryl was trained in storm damage response, first aid and traffic control and was passionate about helping her local community. 
 
The Dray family and the Lowood SES Group thank the community for the love and support that is being extended to them during this difficult time and thanks the media for respect of their privacy. 
 
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.