THREE Queensland fishermen have been forced to swim for their lives as their boat capsized in a crocodile-infested river. The trio was out on their small reef boat late last month, and before they had even had a chance to drop a line in, they were fighting for their lives...
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THREE Queensland fishermen have been forced to swim for their lives as their boat capsized in a crocodile-infested river.
The trio was out on their small reef boat late last month, and before they had even had a chance to drop a line in, they were fighting for their lives in the middle of the Proserpine River, an infamous saltwater crocodile hangout.
After the perhaps aptly named Shiver capsized, the men spent about half an hour sitting on the upturned hull in the middle of the river, contemplating how they were going to get to safety.
The decision was soon made for them as Shiver began to sink, and the men were forced to enter the water for a nervy swim of more than 300 metres to shore, sporting multiple bruises and cuts from knocks sustained from the capsizing.
Fortunately they managed to avoid becoming croc hors d’oeuvres.
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