Flying fish kills man in Darwin harbour

The man has died at Cullen Bay after the fishing incident yesterday.

Police said the man had been fishing with family and friends when he was struck in his chest by a large fish which launched itself into their boat.

The group immediately made its way to Cullen Bay where they were met by police and paramedics who administered CPR.

Sadly the man the man passed away.

"This appears to be a freak incident which is hugely distressing for the people in the boat and other family and friends of the man," a police spokeswoman said.

"Police ask that their privacy be respected and as such will not be providing further comment."

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