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ABC fishing star rescued from rough seas after boat capsizes
Key takeaways
- John "Stinker" Clarke was in the water for several hours before his rescue on Wednesday night.
- A 77-year-old man is lucky to be alive after his boat capsized and smashed against rocks in waters north of Newcastle.
- ABC fishing correspondent John "Stinker" Clarke was rescued off the coast of Port Stephens last night, clinging to debris amid 2.5 metre swells.
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John "Stinker" Clarke was in the water for several hours before his rescue on Wednesday night. (Supplied: John Clarke)
A 77-year-old man is lucky to be alive after his boat capsized and smashed against rocks in waters north of Newcastle.
ABC fishing correspondent John "Stinker" Clarke was rescued off the coast of Port Stephens last night, clinging to debris amid 2.5 metre swells.
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