Watch: Whale of New Hampshire slams into fishing boat, hurling men into the Atlantic
The men were thrown into the sea off Odiorne Point in Rye, New Hampshire after the humpback slammed into them. Lucky for them, two teenagers were there to help.
Two fishermen were left shocked and shaken after a whale breached and collided with their small boat off the coast of New Hampshire, causing them to be thrown into the Atlantic Ocean. Fortunately, two teenage brothers, Colin and Wyatt Yager, were nearby and swiftly came to their rescue. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, has gone viral with over four million views.
The brothers, who were fishing nearby, witnessed the whale breach and immediately went to help. They shared their footage of the incident on social media, warning residents of a "pissed off whale" in the area. The Coast Guard, who were notified of the capsized vessel, confirmed that neither the fishermen nor the whale were injured in the encounter.
One of the fishermen, Greg Paquette, described the terrifying moment, recalling how he saw the whale's head slam down on the engine of the boat before they were thrown into the water. He and his companion, Ryland Kenney, found themselves in a "fight or flight" situation and managed to swim away from the swamped boat. They were rescued within minutes by the Yager brothers, who were praised for their quick response and assistance.
The incident has sparked reactions and discussions on social media, with many commenting on the unexpected nature of the encounter and the instinctive reaction of the teenagers who sprang into action. The internet also exchanged memes, with some users poking fun at the situation while others admired the "incredible scene."
The brothers, who were fishing nearby, witnessed the whale breach and immediately went to help. They shared their footage of the incident on social media, warning residents of a "pissed off whale" in the area. The Coast Guard, who were notified of the capsized vessel, confirmed that neither the fishermen nor the whale were injured in the encounter.
One of the fishermen, Greg Paquette, described the terrifying moment, recalling how he saw the whale's head slam down on the engine of the boat before they were thrown into the water. He and his companion, Ryland Kenney, found themselves in a "fight or flight" situation and managed to swim away from the swamped boat. They were rescued within minutes by the Yager brothers, who were praised for their quick response and assistance.
The incident has sparked reactions and discussions on social media, with many commenting on the unexpected nature of the encounter and the instinctive reaction of the teenagers who sprang into action. The internet also exchanged memes, with some users poking fun at the situation while others admired the "incredible scene."