Survivors of WA capsized boat tragedy open up about 'heartbreaking' loss of mate

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Survivors of WA capsized boat tragedy open up about 'heartbreaking' loss of mate
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Jason Whitehouse and Phil Miers were freezing and stranded for two hours next to the body of their best mate, who passed away before help arrived.

The trio ran into trouble after their anchor got snagged on the seabed. The boat was later hit by a wave, which caused it to capsize.

Survivors Jason Whitehouse and Phil Miers were freezing and stranded for two hours next to the body of their best mate, who passed away after falling ill before help arrived.While the pair said they are grateful to be alive, they were "heartbroken" that they had "lost a good friend".The pair were rescued by two fishermen who pulled them to safety.

"Thank you to Clive and Ian who spotted us, pulled us to safety and even gave us their clothes to warm up," the pair said.Continue reading

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