SECURITYJul 6 · 11:51 UTCFOX NEWS

New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations

A whale struck a New Jersey fire department boat near Raritan Bay, causing catastrophic damage and forcing firefighters to abandon the vessel during its return from a July 4 security detail in New York Harbor. All firefighters escaped without injury, aided by nearby jet skiers and boaters before rescue teams arrived.

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