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30-Foot-Long Juvenile Humpback Whale Capsizes Boat Off New Hampshire Coast, No Injuries Reported

Jul 24, 2024, 10:00 AM

A 30-foot-long juvenile humpback whale breached and capsized a fishing boat off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Tuesday morning, sending two people into the water. The incident was caught on video by nearby boaters, who subsequently rescued the two individuals. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed there were no injuries reported, and the whale was also unharmed. The event occurred near Odiorne Point State Park, and the boat involved was a 23-foot vessel. The dramatic footage has since gone viral, highlighting the rare and startling nature of the encounter.