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Watercraft operator identified after slamming into grey whale, Vancouver police say
The rider was rescued by a nearby sailboat and taken to hospital in serious but stable condition, police said.
- On Monday, May 4, a Jet Skier collided with a grey whale in Burrard Inlet near Siwash Rock around 7:30 p.m., prompting The Vancouver Police Department to investigate after receiving multiple reports of the incident.
- Video footage shows the whale surfacing as the Jet Skier approaches at high speed, slamming into the animal's back and sending the operator flying off the vehicle into the water.
- A nearby sailboat rescued the operator, who received assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard; Emergency Health Services paramedics then transported the individual to hospital in serious but stable condition.
- MERS identified the animal as Grey Whale CRC-2688, and The VPD and DFO are investigating the incident, though officials could not confirm if the whale suffered any injuries.
- Marine Mammal Regulations require vessels to keep at least 100 metres from whales in Canadian waters, and DFO urges the public to report possible disturbances or collisions to the Marine Mammal Incident Hotline.
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·Kelowna, Canada
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Vancouver police assist federal investigation into Sea-Doo’s collision with whale
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·Hamilton, Canada
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A jet skier collided with a whale off the coast of Vancouver. The man was subsequently pulled from the water and taken to the hospital with injuries.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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