In fact, the harbor master in Plymouth, USA, recommends staying at least 100 meters away from whales to minimize possible interactions. But that’s exactly what some boat owners in Massachusetts waters ignored. These came too close to a humpback whale. When the animal surfaced, it landed on the bow of a 19-foot ship. A video shows the shock scene on the water.
The accident happened in the White Horse Beach area, according to the Plymouth Harbor Master. At the same time, a harbor master’s boat was in the area to monitor possible violations of the Marine Mammals Act. When the animal suddenly appeared and landed on the boat, the harbor master reacted immediately and took care of the occupants of the boat in question.
Incidents are rare
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. All six people were reportedly unharmed. “This interaction is a reminder of how dangerous interactions between whales and boaters can become,” the Plymouth Harbor Master said on Twitter. However, such incidents are rare.
The Massachusetts Environmental Police was immediately involved. They questioned the six people who wanted to fish aboard the boat. Video captured by a nearby boater shows the whale surfacing and pushing the bow of the boat below the surface before diving back down.
Source: Krone
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