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Man Suffers Serious Injuries from Whale Tail Near Coolangatta on Sunday Morning

Aug 18, 2024, 03:25 AM

A man in his 40s suffered serious injuries after being struck by a whale's tail while in a small boat near Coolangatta, on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when the man's boat was reportedly hit by a whale. Queensland police reported that the man was unaware of the whale's presence before the accident. The impact left the man unconscious and he is currently receiving medical attention for his injuries.