- Title Endangered Whale Calf Struck By Speedboat In Shocking Drone Footage
- Summary Dramatic drone footage shows the distressing moment a young endangered whale calf was struck by a passing boat. Photographer, Micheal Hatte, recorded the drone footage off the coast of New South Wales, Australia, showing the southern right whale calf being tragically hit on July 19. Luckily, the southern right calf sustained no visible signs of injury from the impact, and the pair were able to continue their journey to warmer waters. Southern right whales are an endangered species according to British Antarctic Survey, estimating a number of around 13,600 left in the wild. *NOTE: VIDEO DOES NOT HAVE SOUND*
- Credit @michealhatte via ARK Media
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- Footage type Professional
- Filming Location Stanwell Park, New South Wales
- Country Australia
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Date Posted: 29th July 2025
Categories: Global News, Animals, Extreme, Top Picks