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Flying marlin injures two in Aussie boating incident
SYDNEY, May 23, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Two boating brothers have been rushed to a
hospital with serious injuries after a being hit by a flying marlin in the
waters off Australia’s east coast Thursday.
The two men in their 40s were sailing in a rigid hull inflatable boat near
Coffs Harbour when they were struck by the 80-100 kilogram (175-220 pound)
animal.
“The marlin’s sharp snout sliced open the younger brother’s lower right
arm, causing an open fracture,” New South Wales police said.
“The older brother suffered a deep cut to his right shoulder.”
One was airlifted to hospital and the other was taken overland.
“Their injuries are not considered life threatening,” police said.
Some Australian marlin can grow as long as five metres (16 feet) — and
weigh as much as a car.
BSS/AFP/MSY/1410 hrs