| Porthole 03 Feb 23

FISHERMEN found clinging to a cooler off the coast of Albany have been rescued after their boat capsized.

The fishermen were angling near Eclipse Island off Albany when their vessel capsized in heavy seas and started to sink on Wed morning.

One of the fishermen was taken to hospital with suspected hypothermia and the other two were taken to the Albany Sea Rescue base.

Authorities said the group’s flotation devices and emergency locator beacon are likely what saved them, so remember – always take some cool drinks with you when heading off shore!