One person dead after boat capsizes off Carnac Island
A man aged in his 60s has died after a sea rescue mission off Perth, despite his friend’s desperate efforts to try and save him.
A small boat with the two men on board capsized north west of Carnac Island just after 10am today.
Two men were thrown into the water when their boat capsized. 9news
It is believed the pair was pulling cray pots and they were both thrown into the ocean by a large swell. They were not wearing life jackets.
One of the fishermen was able to swim beneath the vessel to retrieve a life jacket and the boat’s emergency beacon, and then held friend afloat for almost two hours until help arrived.
When water police arrive, they found the vessel submerged.
A man in his 60s died. 9news
The surviving man was taken to Fiona Stanley hospital with minor injuries and police have praised him for his efforts in trying to save his friend.
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