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Competitive fisherman Conor Cogan and several friends went fishing New Year’s Day near Port Stephens in Australia. Little did they know the excursion would feature a brush with death and an incredible story to tell.
After hooking a 200-pound marlin and a brief fight, DailyMail reports the fish wasn’t going to make things easy. Turning towards the boat, the fish breached the water at full speed with its spear-like bill aimed directly at Cogan.
Connor Cogan almost impaled by 200lb marlin. Image Credit: Screenshot DailyMail Video
“The last thing I remember is him coming straight for me in line with my head,” said Cogan. “At the last second I ducked and [the marlin] fell onto the side of the boat and onto my back and I thought, ‘Geez I’m alive.’”
According to Cogan, the fish that day were especially energetic, although he certainly didn’t expect one to leap towards him.
The marlin hits Cogan, almost knocking him from the boat. Image Credit: Screenshot DailyMail Video
“I know guys that have had marlins jump into the back of the boat before, but never have they hit someone and fall back into the water without anyone being seriously injured,” said Cogan.
The marlin goes free. Image Credit: Screenshot DailyMail Video
Not only did the marlin successfully land itself on the boat, it was able to circle around Cogan and go back into the water, creating a harrowing moment for everyone on board. It seems both the fish and fishermen had a bit of New Year’s luck.
No one was injured in the incident.
h/t: NewsAOL
Shoot I thought it was going to be a 12 year old boy with a leathal toy pistol
it’s only a fish
with a knife.
Sprinkle some Crack on him then shoot him