Man dies after suspected whale collision capsizes boat in Sydney

NSW water police responded after reports of the incident off Cape Banks at La Perouse

One man has died and another is in a stable condition in hospital after a boat capsized after it was reportedly struck by a whale inNSW water police responded to reports that two people were in the water off Cape Banks at La Perouse at about 6am on Saturday morning.

One man was unconscious when he was pulled from the water. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was declared deceased, NSW police said.Police said the Foreshore Road boat ramp at Botany remained closed as inquiries continued.“It’s very early stages and there is very little detail … at this point in time,” she said at a press conference on Saturday morning. “We understand that one person is deceased, and our deepest condolences go to that deceased person’s family.

“It’s a stark reminder, really, of just how dangerous the water can be,” she said. “It’s important that we ensure that we have all of the safety mechanisms within the vessels themselves.”

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