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Breaching Whale Capsizes 23-Foot Boat Near Rye, N.H., No Injuries Reported

Jul 23, 2024, 10:39 PM

A breaching whale capsized a 23-foot fishing boat off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Tuesday morning. The incident, captured on video, showed the whale landing on the boat and sending two people into the water. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The boaters who recorded the footage rescued the two individuals who were thrown overboard. The humpback whale involved in the incident was also unharmed. The event has sparked significant attention due to the dramatic nature of the footage. The incident occurred near Rye, N.H.