Men survive after whale sinks boat

Three men survived four hours floating in rough seas off the north west Australia coast after their boat collided with a whale and sank.

Western Australia police said the men were on a 46-foot wooden boat off Western Australia state when their boat struck something hard.

Senior Sergeant Greg Trew said the men suspected it was a whale and abandoned ship.

They set off an emergency beacon and an oil rig crew picked them up about four hours later.

Sgt Trew said the men are in good condition, despite the rough seas – the waves were as high as 13ft.