Fireboat Hits Breaching Whale | Spokane News

A New Jersey fire department boat was slammed by a breaching whale during a routine patrol near Raritan Bay, taking on water in seconds. Firefighters barely escaped before the vessel sank, but thanks to quick action by nearby jet skiers and another boat, everyone onboard made it out unharmed. The incident, rare even for a marine unit trained for emergencies, underscores the unpredictable nature of the water—and the lifesaving importance of wearing life jackets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15bece6b7eb73249