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Angry Whale Capsizes Fishing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast, No Injuries Reported
Jul 23, 2024, 06:46 PM
An angry whale attacked and capsized a fishing boat off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire on the morning of July 23, 2024. The incident, captured on video by nearby boaters, showed the whale breaching and slamming into the boat, sending two people overboard. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the individuals were rescued by nearby boaters. The whale, identified as a humpback, was also unharmed.
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