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Fireboat Collides With Whale | New York City News
A New Jersey fireboat got slammed by a whale on July 4th in the Arthur Kill, causing catastrophic damage and forcing the crew to abandon ship—no injuries reported. Witnesses say the whale surfaced right under the vessel, flooding it quickly. Nearby boaters and the Perth Amboy Fire Department helped rescue everyone. Scientists link the sighting to cleaner waters drawing whales into new areas, highlighting how marine life is shifting with environmental change. The species remains unknown, but this wild encounter underscores nature’s unpredictable power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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