CNN —One man is dead and another in hospital after a boat reportedly struck by a whale capsized in waters off Sydney, Australia, early Saturday morning local time. The vessel has been recovered and will undergo forensic testing, Munro added. The incident occurred on the first day of National Safe Boating Week in Australia, which runs from September 30 to October 6. A key focus of the initiative by Australia & New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group is lifejackets. “It’s a stark reminder about the boating season and how dangerous it can be on our waterways,” Munro said.

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Persons: Siobhan Munro, “, ” Munro, ” “, Munro Organizations: CNN, Police, New South Wales Water Police, Australia & New, Safe Boating Education, Channel, Australian Maritime Safety Authority Locations: Sydney, Australia, Botany, New South