An Esky to the rescue after boat sinks

HAMILTON man Anthony Thurgood managed to survive the harsh waters of Cape Nelson on the Monday of Melbourne Cup weekend by clinging onto his Esky until help arrived after his fishing boat was hit by a log and then large wave. Photo: LAUREN HAY.

A HAMILTON fisherman has survived the seas off Cape Nelson by clinging on to his Esky until being rescued after his boat sank.

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