Dramatic video shows whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire coast

Two boaters escaped with their lives while off the coast of New Hampshire after a whale breached and capsized their vessel in a dramatic spectacle that was captured on video, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.

The boaters, who were essentially catapulted into the Atlantic Ocean after the giant mammal breached and struck the back of the 23-foot vessel, were rescued by good Samaritans, the Coast Guard said in a series of posts on X.

The incident occurred near Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, New Hampshire, the guard said.

Video shows the whale breaching the water and striking the rear of the boat. At least one of the boaters is seen plunging into the water.

Colin Yager, who captured the video, told NBC News on Tuesday that after the whale breached, he and his brother picked up the boaters who were flung into the ocean.

No injuries were reported, according to the Coast Guard.

“We are grateful to the good samaritans for taking such quick action to rescue these two individuals. Bravo Zulu!” the guard said.

The Coast Guard crew from Station Portsmouth reported the whale appeared to be uninjured, the guard said. The boat was salvaged, it added.