A Hullo Ferries boat hit a humpback whale in Vancouver’s English Bay on Oct. 18, 2025, with the whale seen swimming afterward, its condition unknown.

A Hullo Ferries high-speed vessel struck a humpback whale in English Bay near Vancouver on October 18, 2025, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The company reported the incident, stating the crew took immediate evasive action, including a crash stop, and followed required reporting protocols. The whale was seen swimming north afterward, but its condition remains unknown. This follows a recent report of a dead humpback near northern B.C., allegedly struck by a B.C. Ferries vessel. Hullo Ferries expressed concern and reaffirmed its commitment to marine mammal protection.