In the United States, a whale sank a fire department boat from the state of New Jersey. The incident was reported by the New York Post. It occurred on Saturday, July 4th. The fireboat was returning from a security patrol duty ensuring safety during the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States near the Statue of Liberty. Suddenly, a massive whale surfaced directly beneath its hull. The impact caused “catastrophic damage” to the vessel. According to rescuers, water began rushing inside rapidly. The crew had only a few seconds to evacuate. Local residents quickly picked up the firefighters using their own boats. Crew members of a nearby pleasure craft reported that a pod of whales had been spotted in the area, actively leaping out of the water. The rescued firefighters were unharmed and required no medical assistance. The fire department expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the rescue operation. No information is available regarding the animal’s condition following the collision.
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