Some Massachusetts boaters were in for the shock of their life on Sunday.
According to the Town of Plymouth, on Sunday morning, in the White Horse Beach area of Plymouth, a whale breached and landed on the bow of a small 19’ vessel.
A Harbormaster boat assigned to the area to watch for any potential violations of the Marine Mammal Act responded to check on the vessel occupants. The operator reported no injuries and no major damage that affected the seaworthiness of the vessel. Plymouth Harbormaster forwarded all information to the Massachusetts Environmental Police to handle the investigation into the incident.
The Plymouth Harbormaster Department recommends a distance of at least 100 yards to minimize potential interactions with whales. This interaction, while rare, is a reminder that these interactions can be dangerous for both boaters and whales. For more information on how to boat safely around whales, please visit: https://seeaspout.org/
