A guide to whales found in the gulf of mexico news. A whalewatching guide struck white gold last month when he encountered a rare, albino gray whale breaching off the west coast of baja california, mexico. Vacation whale watching activities in mexico expedia. He said it was the first death in this type of accident he knew of. A canadian woman died from injuries sustained when a grey whale crashed into a tourist boat as it returned from a short excursion out of the resort city of cabo san lucas in mexico two other. Baja is a great place to see gray whales, blue whales, and finbacks. Calgary mayor naheed nenshi learned of the incident thursday morning during a trip. This is the first time in 30 years of studying whales that i have heard about an accident like this. A canadian woman has died in a freak accident in mexico after a whale jumped out of the water and crashed into a tourist boat. Baja whale watching expeditions gentle giants expedition. Canadian woman killed in mexico after whale lands on tourist boat. Whale study may show possible link between hawaii and mexico. Two unique baja whale watching trips on the pacific ocean and sea of cortez and one baja whale shark ecotour on the sea of cortez that world travelers rave about. Whale watching in mexico all the details bring the kids.
The whale left behind a few pieces of blubber but no blood. Calgary woman killed in mexico after whale lands on tourist boat. A 45yearold canadian woman was killed in cabo san lucas, mexico, after a gray whale crashed into the tourist boat. Cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists suffered considerable injuries when a surfacing whale crashed into the side of their boat, mexican. Read about our amazing day out on the pacific where we met humpback whales, dolphins, stingrays, and much more.
If a boat approaches a pair by accident, it must slowly. An orphaned humpback whale calf nuzzled a tour boat for a heartbreaking. Accidents involving whales rare but incidents can be dangerous. Every winter they swim along baja california, and its possible to see them from january to april near the. Ive been fortunate enough to swim with whale sharks in both the red sea and the indian ocean. Discover the best whale watching spots in mexico and be captivated by the majestic gray, blue, and humpback whales. Population size of the humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae in waters off the pacific coast of mexico. Mexicos whale watching industry has improved a lot in the last 20 years, resulting in great tour operators and strict guidelines for protection of the animals. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist usa today. The 5 best places to see the winter humpback whale migration hawaii, mexico, and california are hot spots for viewing the marine mammals on their annual journey.
At least two others were reportedly injured in the accident. Pdf population size of the humpback whale megaptera. A canadian tourist was killed after a small inflatable tour boat collided with a whale off the coast of cabo san lucas, mexico, authorities said thursday. A surfacing gray whale crashed onto a tourist boat in mexico, killing a canadian woman. Aboard many boats, biologists give information about the whales annual travels to the tourists. The whale was said to be jumping into the air as it surfaced, but instead of landing back in the water, the whale landed on the boat. Grey whale hit a tourist boat at cabo san lucas on the mexican coast, say.
While it did not say excessive speed played a role in the accident, the port. The migration phenomenon can be contemplated in puerto vallarta, one of the best locations for whale watching. Canadian woman, 35, killed when whale lands on tourist boat in. One dead in mexico after whale crashes into boat the irish times. A california man was rescued after his 50foot sailboat was struck by a whale while he was sailing alone about 40 miles off the coast of mexico. The marine mammal center said wednesday that a ship hit a 45long fin whale that was found may. Canadian tourist killed by whale in mexico, 2 injured.
Whale kills canadian woman in freak accident aboard. Pdf the humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a cosmo politan species whose. The exact circumstances of the incident are unclear. Reports said a grey whale suddenly appeared in front of the boat while the group was returning to. In mexico tourist killed after grey whale crashes into. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. Cruise out across the gulf of california, dive in to swim or snorkel under the supervision of your guide, and look. A group on a whale watching boat out of lahaina, maui, gets a close look at a breaching humpback whale. The whalewatching ship that sank off vancouver island and. The fin whale had become beached on isla contoy near cancun in mexico. The whale watching ship that sank off vancouver island and. Watch whales in baja, puerto vallarta and many other places in mexico. A canadian tourist was fatally wounded when a grey whale leapt from the water and crashed into a boat sailing off mexico s pacific coast on wednesday. It was a freak accident that is very rare for whale watching boats.
The impressive blue whale is the biggest whale in the world, reaching 30 meters in length and weighing 120 tons. The whale shark is a fish, not a mammal like a whale. Baja california, on the wild pacific coast of mexico, is the best place in the world to see whales in all their glory. By december 2009, seaworld had leased four killer whales to loro parque. Cabo is also a great place to add an ecotour to your trip. The fishing village of puerto adolfo lopez mateos located at the north end of magdalena bay event holds the international festival of the gray whale is celebrated, whalewatching tours are also possible further south in puerto vallarta or along the riviera nayarit. Whale jumps out of nowhere during sight seeing tour. Stranded whale rescued in mexico jump to media player the fin whale had become beached on isla contoy near cancun in mexico.
While the exact circumstances of the incident are unclear, firefighters say the whale jumped up and landed on the boat, throwing the victim into the water. The woman identified as kim armstrong was vacationing with her two younger sisters in the mexican resort town of cabo san lucas when the freak whale accident occurred. Cabo san lucas, mexico a canadian woman has died in a freak accident in mexico after a whale jumped out of the water and crashed into a tourist boat. According to kare 11 news, the incident happened back in march 2015 when the trio were returning from a snorkelling trip. Entangled right whale spotted third time off nantucket date added. Firefighters say the whale jumped up and landed on the boat, throwing the victim into the. Accidents involving whales rare but incidents can be. Witness the incredible comeback of the gray, as well as many other whale species, in the warm waters of the baja peninsula. Whale slams into boat, killing tourist new york post. Organization calls whale crash that killed canadian. Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist by the associated press posted mar. Organization calls whale crash that killed canadian unprecedented. On the morning of october 17, 1984, a small sowerbys beaked whale stranded. A total of 24 passengers and crew were aboard a whale watching vessel which had set out from the popular tourist destination of cabo san lucas.
Whale crashed boat picture whale crashed boat abc news. Giant sperm whale 50ft long is spotted in the thames estuary. Woman killed in mexico after jumping whale lands on. Scientists say humancaused injuries killed two whales found last week in the san francisco bay area. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whalewatching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. You can enjoy whale watching in baja california sur. A woman died and two other tourists suffered considerable injuries when a whale crashed into the side of their boat. Two other passengers were injured in the accident, which took place close to. Reports said a grey whale suddenly appeared in front of the boat while the group was returning. Humpback whales are spotted in the winter, spring, and summer, and the dwarf sperm whale tends to make an appearance in the fall. The boat they were travelling in hit a whale that had emerged out of water for breathing. A total of 24 passengers and crew were aboard a whalewatching vessel which had set out from the popular tourist destination of cabo san lucas. Whale study may show possible link between hawaii and mexico new robotic device used for humpback research, tracking local news.
Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist the. Rare white whale spotted off the coasts of baja mexico. But the best time to schedule your trip is during the annual migration, when youre almost guaranteed to get close to these marine. Whaletrips mexico the best tips for whale watching in. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, california gray whales are thriving once again. One dead in hawaii whalewatching accident cbs news. Cabo san lucas, mexico a 35yearold calgarywoman has died and two other tourists were injured when a surfacing whale crashed onto their boat near cabo san lucas in mexico on wednesday. A canadian tourist was fatally wounded when a grey whale leapt from the water and crashed into a boat sailing off mexicos pacific coast on wednesday. Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist. Alexis martinez died december 24, 2009 was an orca trainer at loro parques orca ocean in. In addition to these whales, whale sharks frequent bajas waters. Two more injured after incident on vessel carrying nine tourists on a snorkel trip.
Prosecutors spokesman sergio villarreal said the woman died from head trauma. Cabo san lucas, mexico a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists suffered considerable injuries when a surfacing whale crashed into the side of their boat, mexican. The whales are halfway through their annual journey from the warm waters of mexico to their arctic feeding. Whale watching in mexico witness the greatest whale comeback on the planet. Gray whales are 52 feet long and weigh 36 tons, yet are gentle enough to touch and baja californias pacific coast is the perfect place to experience the thrill. It might have a few scratches and a headache, werner said. Mexican tour boat hits whale, leaving canadian dead cnn. Thats why the zoologist mark carwardine heads there at this time every year. Tourist killed by whale crashing into boat off mexico. But by having the title of largest fish in the world, they get to have. Discover whalw watching tours in mexico and get ready for a great getaway. There are, however, still many bad tour operators, so that you should take care to only book tours at a licensed operation. The 5 best places to see the winter humpback whale migration.
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