Three men clinging to esky rescued after boat capsizes

Three men clinging to esky rescued after boat capsizes
Three males have been rescued after they had been discovered clinging to an esky off the south coast of Western Australia.Wes

The trio had been discovered after authorities responded to a misery sign yesterday morning.

They had been fishing close to Eclipse Island off the Albany coast, 17km offshore, when their boast capsized.

Three males have been rescued whereas clinging to an esky in tough seas off the WA coast. (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)

The three males confronted a gruelling ordeal, treading water for 2 hours in tough seas.

Waves reached as excessive as three metres.

However, they had been carrying lifejackets and had been capable of cling on to a vibrant blue esky, staying afloat till rescuers got here to their support.

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