Two men have been rushed to hospital in Western Australia after their boat was reportedly struck by a whale.
Emergency services received a report that two men had been injured in an incident about 6.55pm yesterday.
A marine rescue craft was deployed to their location, which was about 15-18 kilometres off the coast of Kalbarri.
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The men’s boat was located and escorted back to the shore by DFES.
A 69-year-old and a 39-year-old man were treated by St John WA and taken to Kalbarri Hospital.
Police said the 69-year-old was believed to have been seriously injured in the incident.
About 6am today he was taken to Royal Perth Hosppital by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
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