As far I can tell, (based on a report Honda submitted to NOAA officials), there were no injuries. |
People on the boat waited and saw the whale breach behind them, and they returned to port without incident. |
This appears to be an accidental strike, but that will be determined by the investigating agent. |
We interviewed people and the captain, and they were traveling in when the whale breached in front of them, and there was a glancing blow. |
You have a migratory pattern, so there would be an increase of whales in the area. |