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Fishermen get an up-close, unexpected visit from a humpback whale

Talk about once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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Laura Vitto
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Fishermen get an up-close, unexpected visit from a humpback whale
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On Thursday, fishermen sailing off the coast of New Jersey managed to capture an unexpected whale breach right next to their boat.

Per Storyful, Paul Ziolkowski was filming when the humpback whale made its very close and sudden appearance.

Talk about once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Topics Animals

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Laura Vitto

Laura Vitto was Mashable's Deputy Culture Editor.


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