New South Wales teen defending his life after whale body knocks him and step-dad on boat

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    On Sunday 6th of June 2021, Nick (who is about to turn 19) and Matt were doing what they love. What they have done hundreds of times before. Early morning fishing off the coast of their home town Narooma. Until a freak accident changed the course of their lives forever. A whale surfaced from under the water, and landed on their boat. They had no warning and no idea the whale was nearby. Both men suffered injuries, however Nick's were severe. He is currently in a coma, with a broken neck, and severe head injuries. At this stage, we don't know when he will wake up, or how this has affected his brain. Matt's quick thinking and actions saved Nick's life. But now Nick's family need help. They are having to stay hours away from their home to be with Nick. Medical expenses will be a burden to them financially. Nick comes from a family of extremely hard workers, and they have never asked anyone for help. This fund-raiser is to try and ease their stress financially at this time, so they can concentrate on Nick. Nick himself was due to start a new job this week. At this stage we don't know what the future holds, but are assuming Nick will need modifications to their home, and possibly even need to move to a larger house depending on his needs. We also need to help Nick's family survive financially through this ordeal, including paying for accommodation in Canberra to be with him, hopefully without them having to leave Nick's side to return to work too soon. We are all praying Nick makes a full recovery, but in the meantime, this family needs our help! Please donate and share.

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    The teen remains in a crucial coma with back injuries after the whale arrived on his boat (Picture: GoFundMe)

    A teen is seriously ill in medical facility with a damaged neck and extreme head injuries after a humpback whale body-slammed his boat.

    Nick, 18, was fishing with his stepdad Matt, 39, off the coast of North Narooma in New South Wales, Australia, when the whale jumped out of the water and arrived on the deck.

    The stepfather was left concussed however he handled to get the battered boat to coast and call the marine rescue, possibly conserving Nick’s life.

    The boy’s ravaged household informed the Daily Mail that he is defending his life in a coma and they don’t understand if he will ever get up.

    ‘Matt had the ability to rapidly get them back to coast, utilizing the VHF [radio] to make a mayday contact the method to arrange an ambulance to fulfill them on arrival at the boat ramp,’ the household stated.

    ‘Matt’s actions no doubt conserved Nick’s life.’

    They were both hurried to Moruya Hospital shorty after 9am on Sunday, and Nick was airlifted to medical facility in Canberra, regional media reports state.

    He has actually gone through brain surgical treatment and stays in a caused coma.

    The household stated the set are skilled anglers and the mishap might have occurred to anybody.

    Teenager is fighting for life after a WHALE jumped out of the water and body-slammed his boat leaving him with devastating spine injuries - as his best friend is praised for quick-thinking call that helped keep him alive saved stepson?s life

    Pictured: Matt might have conserved his stepson Nick’s life

    On Sunday 6th of June 2021, Nick (who is about to turn 19) and Matt were doing what they love. What they have done hundreds of times before. Early morning fishing off the coast of their home town Narooma. Until a freak accident changed the course of their lives forever. A whale surfaced from under the water, and landed on their boat. They had no warning and no idea the whale was nearby. Both men suffered injuries, however Nick's were severe. He is currently in a coma, with a broken neck, and severe head injuries. At this stage, we don't know when he will wake up, or how this has affected his brain. Matt's quick thinking and actions saved Nick's life. But now Nick's family need help. They are having to stay hours away from their home to be with Nick. Medical expenses will be a burden to them financially. Nick comes from a family of extremely hard workers, and they have never asked anyone for help. This fund-raiser is to try and ease their stress financially at this time, so they can concentrate on Nick. Nick himself was due to start a new job this week. At this stage we don't know what the future holds, but are assuming Nick will need modifications to their home, and possibly even need to move to a larger house depending on his needs. We also need to help Nick's family survive financially through this ordeal, including paying for accommodation in Canberra to be with him, hopefully without them having to leave Nick's side to return to work too soon. We are all praying Nick makes a full recovery, but in the meantime, this family needs our help! Please donate and share.

    The set fished off the coast of Narooma when a whale jumped out the sea and arrived on their boat (Picture: GoFundMe)

    STOCK IMAGE OF MARINE RESCUE NAROOMA BOAT RAMP

    Nick was airlifted to a healthcare facility in Canberra as soon as Matt guided the battered boat to coast

    ADVISORY: Skippers reminded to keep a safe distance after man critically injured when breaching whale lands on boat

    The fishing boat was almost ruined by the 30 tonne whale (Picture: NSW Police)

    Humpback whales can be as much as 18 metres in length and weigh as much as 40 tonnes.

    Police have actually stated there is a boost in the variety of whales moving along the News South Wales shoreline, swimming near to the coast.

    ‘While inquiries are in their infancy, the incident demonstrates the dangers these mammals can pose to those on the water,’ Marine Area Commander, Superintendent Joe McNulty, stated.

    ‘We motivate anybody intending to get a more detailed want to keep a safe range.

    ‘You must not approach a whale any closer than 100 metres on a vessel, including boats, surf skis and kayaks.’

    The whale is stated to have actually been hurt as blubber was discovered captured up in the wreckage.

    A GoFundMe page has actually been established to assist spend for the teen’s healing.

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