Whale Wrecks Fire Boat in N.Y./N.J. Port

A fire department boat suffered extensive damage after colliding with a whale in the New York and New Jersey port area this past Saturday afternoon. The vessel, operated by Carteret's fire department, was struck by the marine animal, resulting in immediate water ingress.

Following the impact, the boat began to flood within seconds, forcing the crew to abandon it and enter the water. Fortunately, prompt assistance arrived from a nearby jet ski operator and another boater who rescued the stranded firefighters. Members of the Perth Amboy Marine Unit also participated in the rescue effort.