A whale breached on top of a fishing boat off the coast of New Hampshire, causing the vessel to capsize and throwing both passengers into the water. A video of the incident has been shared on social media, capturing the dramatic moment.
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Whale breaches onto fishing boat of Rye New Hampshire today. Both fishermen are safe. pic.twitter.com/aaJ2bIgEVg
— OldmanbytheC ~bluesky ~ threads ~ mastodon ~ post (@OldmanbytheC) July 23, 2024
According to Sky News, rescuers claimed to have received a mayday call which stated that the boat had been capsized as a result of a whale breach.
The fishermen onboard the 23-foot boat fell overboard upon the collision and recovered from the ocean unharmed.
The whale sustained no injuries.
The incident was reported to the Centre of Coastal Studies Marine Animal Hotline and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Picture: Screenshot from video @OldmanbytheC / X