Humpback whale breaches onto boat off Plymouth, as whale sightings surge in area
A humpback whale breached onto a small boat off a Plymouth beach Sunday morning, another close encounter between whales and humans as sightings of the giants surge in the area.
The whale breached and landed on the bow of a 19-foot vessel off White Horse Beach at about 10 a.m. on Sunday.
A Plymouth Harbormaster boat responded to check on the boaters, and the operator reported no injuries along with no major damage to the vessel. The boaters then safely brought the vessel back to the Plymouth Boat Ramp.
The Massachusetts Environmental Police is investigating the incident.
“Plymouth Harbormaster Department recommends a distance of at least 100 yards to minimize potential interactions with whales,” Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter said in a statement.
“This interaction, while rare, is a reminder that these interactions can be dangerous for both boaters and whales,” he added.
This interaction @Plymouth_Harbor is a reminder of how whale and boater interactions can become dangerous! For ways to remain safe while boating around whales, please visit: https://t.co/Q0oHmmzf5F #SeeASpout https://t.co/g1WaENv4vP
— PlymouthHarbormaster (@Plymouth_Harbor) July 24, 2022
Just the other day off Plymouth, a whale bumped into a boat with fishermen aboard.
Humpback whales have been attracted to the Plymouth area in recent weeks, as they follow schools of fish to the popular boating destination.
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