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    Whale vs. Sailboat

    A 33-foot southern right whale soared out of the water off Cape Town, South Africa, and landed on a couple's boat, snapping the mast, according to reports.

  • Whale vs. Boat
    The 33-foot southern right whale soared out of the water off Cape Town, South Africa, and landed on a sailboat, snapping the mast.
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  • Poor Eyesight
    This species of whale navigates by sound -- and has poor eyesight -- meaning it may have simply
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  • Boat Engine Was Off
    "Our boat's engine was off and so the whale just didn't know we were there," Paloma Werner told the BBC.
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  • Wrong Place, Wrong Time
    "We were just the wrong boat, in the wrong place at the wrong time."
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  • Watching From a Distance
    Werner and her partner Ralph first saw the whale in the distance. They floated for an hour watching.
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  • Just 10 Meters Away
    "It appeared about 120 meters away from our boat and then it went under the water again," Werner told the BBC. "A few moments later, I saw it resurface just 10 meters away.
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  • Lucky to Be Alive
    "As soon as I realized that we were unhurt, we checked to see how much damage had been done. Luckily, we weren't taking on water so we started the engine and headed for shore. I saw the whale reappear further away. When we got back to land, I realized how lucky we were to have survived." Werner stated.
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  • Breaching the Deck
    "Suddenly I heard my partner shout and when I looked around, I saw the huge thing breaching on to the deck." Werner said.
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  • Back Into the Water
    "Instinctively, I took cover as the mast came crashing down. I saw my partner, Ralph, dive for cover behind the yacht's wheel. Then the whale slid down the side of the boat and back into the water." Werner said.
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    Whale vs. Sailboat

    A 33-foot southern right whale soared out of the water off Cape Town, South Africa, and landed on a couple's boat, snapping the mast, according to reports.

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  • Whale vs. Sailboat
  • Whale vs. Boat
  • Poor Eyesight
  • Boat Engine Was Off
  • Wrong Place, Wrong Time
  • Watching From a Distance
  • Just 10 Meters Away
  • Lucky to Be Alive
  • Breaching the Deck
  • Back Into the Water