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Whale Flips Fishermen's Boat, They Are Safe
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Whale Flips Fishermen's Boat, They Are Safe

July 23rd, 2024

Two fishermen are safe today. A big whale came up under their boat. The boat turned over in the water near a park in Rye, New Hampshire. The men fell into the water but saw the whale before. They tried to stay away. The fisherman Ryland said the whale went down under the water. Then it came up very fast and hit their boat. Their boat fell over. People who help at the sea got a call for help. The boat was upside down because of the whale. The Coast Guard told everyone to help find the men. Two nice brothers found the fishermen in the water. They were not hurt. The brothers saw the whale hit the boat. One brother has a video on his phone. The boat is okay now. The whale is okay too. People think the whale was eating fish and did not see the boat. Sara from the marine lab said the whale was trying to catch fish when it hit the boat.
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💭 Discussion Questions


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. What happened to the two fishermen's boat?
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. Who helped to find the fishermen when their boat turned over?
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. Why did the whale hit the boat?

📖 Vocabulary


🌐 Cultural context


The article is from the United States. Fishing is a common activity. The Coast Guard is a maritime security organization. Whales are protected sea animals and sometimes come close to boats. Rescues at sea are taken seriously and involve community efforts.

🧠 Further reading


Orca
Orca whales are big and live in the ocean. They look black and white. Orca whales eat many things like fish and seals. They have families and are smart. They can learn special ways to talk and hunt. People don't know if all orca whales are the same. Some places, orca whales have problems because there's not enough food, their home is dirty, or people catch them. Orca whales usually do not hurt people. Long ago, people told stories about orca whales. Now, some people call them "killer whales," but most people use the name "orca whales." The name "orca whale" comes from a story about a place with dead things. But today, many people love orca whales. They watch them and want to keep them safe.

Wildlife conservation
People help wild animals and where they live. Sometimes wild places and animals have big problems. People can break the land into small pieces or take too much from nature. Animals can get hurt or sick from dirty air or water. Our Earth is getting warmer, and this is bad for animals too. Many animals might go away forever. But people all over the world are working to keep animals safe. They make rules to protect animals and the places they live. There are big groups that help, and they work together to make sure we don't lose our wild friends and their homes. When we build too much or use the land for farming, animals can lose their homes. If their homes get too small, it's hard for them to live. It's important to take care of the land so animals have enough space.

Duck tour
Duck tours are fun trips on big trucks that can go on land and in water. People go on these tours to see places with water like rivers and lakes. The first duck tour started in 1946 in a place called Wisconsin Dells in America. There is still a tour there today. In Boston, these trucks are used to celebrate when sports teams win. Teams like the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox have had parades with these trucks. Sometimes the trucks drive on roads and sometimes they go on a river. In Seattle, there is a special truck that looks like an old pirate ship. It is used by the Seafair Pirates. The trucks are old, but now they have new paint and engines. Some have roofs and some do not. You need special licenses to drive these trucks. In Australia, people can go on duck tours in a rainforest park. The trucks go on a small road and into a lake. It is a good way to see the rainforest.