Man dies after a whale hits fishing boat off Australia

  • 01/10/2023

A whale has collided with a boat in southern Australia, killing one person and injuring another, police have confirmed. The incident occurred in the waters of La Perouse, located approximately 14 km southeast of Sydney, and was reported after the vessel was observed to be unoccupied. The incident has been reported to be a rare occurrence in the area, and the New South Wales state minister called it a "terrific accident".

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