From New York Post · · 40s
Humpback Whale Slams Fishing Boat
A humpback whale crashes into a Long Island fishing boat after launching from the water.
In brief
A humpback whale crashes into a Long Island fishing boat after launching from the water. A humpback whale slammed into a fishing boat off Long Island after leaping from the ocean. Originally reported by New York Post.
Humpback Whale Launches
A humpback whale launched from the water and smashed into a fishing boat off Long Island.
“I thought we might be going down, but the boat was OK, the whale was OK. It was just crazy.”
Fisherman's Account
Steven Heid, a fisherman, said the whale was OK and the boat was OK after the collision.
“I was like, 'Holy cow, what just happened?'”
Whale Activity Trend
Whales and sharks have returned to Long Island waters after decades of absence.
“There was a time when seeing a whale here was a rare event.”
The essence
A humpback whale slammed into a fishing boat off Long Island after leaping from the ocean.
