Family Rescued After Whale Collision Sinks Sailboat in Glacier Bay
An Alaskan family narrowly escaped their sinking sailboat after it was struck by a humpback whale in Glacier Bay. The family was asleep when the collision occurred, causing the boat to rapidly sink. They managed to reach shore in a…
Nashville, TN, August 7, 2026 —
An Alaskan family has been rescued after their sailboat sank in Glacier Bay following a collision with a humpback whale.
The incident occurred while the family was asleep. The impact with the whale caused the sailboat to begin taking on water rapidly.
The family was able to escape the sinking vessel and reach the shore. Their escape involved using a dinghy and swimming to safety.
They were subsequently rescued the following morning. No further details regarding the names of the family members, the specific sailboat, or the exact timeline of events were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Hannah Lee, Joey Klecka, Jordan Gartner on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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