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Two men dead in double-drowning at Cairns swimming hole Crystal Cascades

Police say the two men, who drowned at Crystal Cascades near Cairns, are believed to be tourists. (ABC Far North: Christopher Testa)

Two men have died in a double drowning at a swimming hole in Far North Queensland. 

Police said the 21-year-old and 59-year-old men were swimming with a group of people at Crystal Cascades, in the Redlynch Valley, west of Cairns, on Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities were alerted just after 5pm.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services swift water rescue crews, Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics and police responded. 

Police say the two men are believed to be tourists.

A report will be prepared for the coroner. 

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