Diver, 29, is crushed by two HUMPBACK WHALES in freak reef accident leaving her with fractured ribs and internal bleeding

• The woman, 29, was on a diving tour  on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef 
• She was sandwiched between the massive creatures at the weekend
• The horrifying freak accident left her with fractured ribs and internal bleeding 

A diver is lucky to be alive after being crushed by two humpback whales.

The woman, 29, was with a group touring on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef at the weekend when she was sandwiched between the massive creatures. 

The freak accident left her with fractured ribs and internal bleeding but miraculously she survived . 

She was flown to Perth Hospital in a serious but stable condition. 

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A woman suffered serious internal injuries after being crushed by two humpback whales (stock image)  during a diving tour

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The diver, 29, was with a group touring on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef (pictured) over the weekend when she was sandwiched between the massive creatures

She is expected to make a full recovery from her injuries. 

Other divers were also injured during the tour after becoming close to the whales and were treated for cuts and bruises, 7News reported.

Humpback whales in Western Australia: 

Western Australia is home to the largest known population of Humpback Whales in the world with over 45,000 individuals.

The warm waters of the Kimberley region are host to an enormous nursery ground as the female Humpbacks travel north every winter to give birth and raise their calves. 

The best time to see the Humpback Whales in Western Australia is during their northern migration in late May to August every year in Augusta.

Their southern migration happens from September to December from Perth.

The lifespan of a humpback whale is 60-80 years with individuals maturing at approximately 12 years old.

Females will have only one calf every 2-3 years with their first calf at 11-15 years of age.