Whale collision damages boat near Grassy Head, NSW; Marine Rescue Trial Bay advises caution during whale migration season and recommended safety distances.
On September 22, a fisherman off Grassy Head, NSW, narrowly escaped injury when a whale struck his stationary boat, damaging the bow and disabling the fuel supply. Marine Rescue Trial Bay responded to assist, towing the vessel back to South West Rocks. They emphasize caution during whale migration season, recommending boaters maintain a distance of 100 meters from single whales and 300 meters from mother whales with calves, and to cut engines if whales approach.
September 23, 2024
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