Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists were injured when a surfacing whale crashed. We focus on educational tours led by marine biologists and naturalist. Calgary woman killed in collision with whale had been excited about cabo trip. Whale watching tours based in cabo san lucas, mexico. During the cabo san lucas whale watching season between december 15 and april 15 whale watch cabo offers 2. Mar 20, 2020 whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Tour operator cabo adventures said the accident occurred yesterday morning just as the boat began returning to cabo san lucas near playa santa maria and. Whale concert cabo expeditions cabo san lucas tours.
Come see these majestic giant creatures up close and personal. If swimming with whale sharks is what youre after, there simply is no better tour in cabo san lucas. A canadian tourist has died in a rare accident offshore near cabo san lucas when a gray whale jumped into a tour boat. Ocean stories is a series of free ted talk style presentations and workshops that anyone is welcome attend. Hosted by our staff of bilingual marine biologists our tour boats are. This is the first time in 30 years of studying whales that i have heard about an accident like this. The gray whales arrive in the cabo san lucas area usually in. Whale watch cabo cabo whale watching cabo san lucas.
One dead in mexico after whale crashes into boat the irish times. Accidents involving whales rare but incidents can be. Watch canadian killed by whale while in cabo san lucas video online, on globalnews. Nevertheless if you are booking an early morning tour, 08. The port director in the northwest mexico beach resort of cabo san lucas says a canadian woman has died from injuries suffered when a surfacing grey whale crashed onto a tourist boat. Mar, 2015 whale slams into boat, killing tourist by associated press. Jennifer karren, from calgary, was on a snorkeling trip off cabo san lucas, when a whale breached and hit the boat she was on. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to know. Thirtytwo species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises come to these rich waters. A 45yearold woman is dead after a jumping whale crash landed onto a tourist boat wednesday in cabo san lucas, mexico, according to news reports.
Depending on the whales, the boat will either go to the pacific ocean just off the cabo shoreline or into the sea of cortez. Enjoy this private whale watching tour in cabo san lucas where our expert tour guide will take you to where the whales are guaranteed. A naperville man and a former naperville woman vacationing separately in cabo san lucas, mexico, drowned days apart after large, unexpected waves swept them into the pacific. Embark on a onceinalifetime adventure to see whales in their natural habitat off the coast of cabo san lucas. A 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists suffered considerable injuries when a surfacing whale crashed into the side of their boat, mexican authorities said thursday. Fin whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Grey whale hit a tourist boat at cabo san lucas on the mexican coast. Orcas are infrequent visitors to cabo san lucas, we typically see orcas in cabo san lucas. A surfacing gray whale crashed onto a tourist boat in mexico, killing a.
Each and every year thousands of humpback whales migrate all the way from alaska to give birth to their calves and reproduce in the warm waters of mexico and central america. Enjoy the scenery and all points of interest of cabo san lucas bay visiting all landmarks such as the arch, lovers beach, divorce beach and sea lion colony our crew will not only tell you all. The area where the whale sharks are most likely to be, is only 15 30 minutes away by boat depending on sea conditions. The collision with the whale tossed the 35yearold woman into the water less than two kilometres from a cabo san lucas resort, according to the baja california sur state prosecutors office. As research into this local population grows, the predictability of encountering the fin whale around cabo san lucas. Here is some video my wife recorded and some photos i took, at the end of the video. The woman identified as kim armstrong was vacationing with her two younger sisters in the mexican resort town of cabo san lucas when the freak whale accident occurred. Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist. Canadian killed by whale while in cabo san lucas watch news.
Orcas killer whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Cabo whale photo adventure is a disney cruise line port adventure in cabo san lucas, mexico featuring upclose viewing of whales and other wildlife. You can also experience the beauty of cabo in its wildlife, the grandest of which is the whale. Every autumn, thousands of gray whales make their annual 6,000 mile migration from the summer feeding grounds of alaska to the calving grounds of cabo san lucas, the baja and the sea of cortez. Mar 11, 2015 whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist ap cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists were injured when a surfacing whale crashed onto. Whale watching cabo san lucas is not the same as you may encounter elsewhere. Get family and friends and come aboard this highspeed adventure that takes you cruising through the beautiful sea of cortez where youll get up close to dolphins and whales.
Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist ap cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists were injured when a surfacing whale crashed onto. While it did not say excessive speed played a role in the accident, the port captains office for cabo san lucas issued a circular thursday saying it had ordered its employees to ensure boats. Cabo san lucas is the southern most wintering range of the gray whale. Peopleplease heed the warnings and avoid the water on san jose del cabo. Organization calls whale crash that killed canadian. Boat collision with whale cabo san lucas forum tripadvisor.
Natural beauty abounds in cabo, from the arch of cabo to santa maria beach. We offer small group and affordable private tours, all 2. My question on whale watching is are we better off taking a small boat or one of the bigger ones that offer whale watching tours. The guides are marine biologists who will be there to enhance the whale watching experience by adding an incredible amount of information and fun to the tour.
Cabo san lucas, mexico a 35yearold canadian woman died. Cabo san lucas, mexico a 35yearold calgary woman has died and two other tourists were injured when a surfacing whale crashed onto their boat near cabo san lucas in mexico on. Canadian tourist killed as breached whale hits boat in. From mid to late fall, gray whales make the longest migration of any mammal. Car rental in downtown cabo san lucas national car rental. Interested in buying prescription drugs cabo san lucas forum. Calgary woman killed in mexico after whale lands on tourist boat. Cabo san lucas private whale watching sailing charter. Orcas killer whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo. Whale watching cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. This whale watching expedition is seasonal from december 15th to april 15th come see these majestic giant creatures up. This baja coastal sailing excursion offers incomparable privacy, whale watching, coastal sailing, optional snorkeling and comfort.
On this whale watching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. We are often asked about how often we see whales on our tours last year, from december 15 to april 15th, on 100% of our tours. Whale slams boat in mexico, killing canadian tourist usa today. Cabo whale watching private whale watching in cabo san lucas. Gray whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. During our week in cabo there was actually an accident involving a whale. Another tragic drowning cabo san lucas forum tripadvisor. Cabo san lucas, mexico ap a 35yearold canadian woman died and two. Whale watching in cabo san lucas, an experience not to be.
Whale kills canadian tourist after smashing tour boat off. The boat they were travelling in hit a whale that had emerged out of water for breathing. The only resort vacation ive taken was in cabo san lucas, so i can. A 35yearold calgary woman is dead after a breaching grey whale crashed onto a. A canadian woman died from injuries sustained when a grey whale crashed into a tourist boat as it returned from a short excursion out of the resort city of cabo san lucas in mexico two other. Cabo san lucas, mexico a 35yearold canadian woman died and two other tourists suffered considerable injuries when a surfacing whale crashed into the side of their boat, mexican authorities. Whale slams into boat, killing tourist new york post. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. Whale watch cabo cabo san lucas 2020 all you need to. Port director vicente martinez confirmed the 45yearold womans death wednesday. This story makes your heart ache for the drowned mans son. They complete a 6,000mile journey from their summer homes in the bering strait to the warmer winter waters of baja. Swim with whale sharks in cabo and see them upclose cabo.
Whalewatching can be exhilarating, but its important not to forget that. The best boat to go whale watching has arrived in town. Dance to todays top hits or latin inspired rhythms aboard cabo mar. A canadian family is mourning after a young woman died while on vacation in mexico. Interested in buying prescription drugs cabo san lucas. Whales are our passion, and we love to share these moments with you. Organization calls whale crash that killed canadian unprecedented.
Whale shark snorkeling may be the focal point of this incredible tour, but its far from the only exciting activity youll get to take part in. Even if you have been whale watching before in alaska, there is nothing to compare to the whale activity in cabo. Two other passengers were injured in the accident, which took place. See a variety of whales on a daily basis during season, with the main attraction being the california gray whales, the massive humpbacks and the majestic blue whale, but in general the wildlife in cabo san lucas delivers a world class show that. Dead humpback whale found floating in cabo san lucas bay on monday morning, to view the full article. Gray whale crashlands on tourist boat in cabo san lucas.
Jumping whale crashes into boat causing fatal accident. You can download general orca killer whale information on this page kindly prepared. See todays front and back pages, download the newspaper, order. Whale watch cabo offers several types of whale watching tours beginning late november through april each year. Ready for the best whale watching tours in cabo san lucas. Whale watch cabo is the only dedicated whale watching company based in cabo san lucas, mexico. Small group and private boat, marine biologist led. It is a terrible addiction that i have had to deal with in more than one close relative. The extraordinary natural surroundings of the peninsula of baja california with i.
Ocean conservation courses in cabo san lucas, mexico. Naperville man killed by cabo wave days before women died. Whale watching in cabo scuba diving in cabo cabo whale trek. Mar 12, 2015 a surfacing grey whale crashed onto a tourist boat in the waters off the cabo san lucas resort. A 35yearold canadian woman was killed after a gray whale smashed into an inflatable boat carrying tourists watching the massive mammals off the coast of cabo san lucas, mexico, authorities said. Hosted by our staff of bilingual marine biologists our tour boats are fast, comfortable and covered from the sun. Rancho san lucas, the newest course in cabo, a booming destination home to 18 courses at the tip of the baja peninsula, checks all the boxes of a special golf experience in a region overloaded with them designer greg norman showed great. Cabo san lucas whale watching excursion with breakfast and. Two more injured after incident on vessel carrying nine tourists on a. This whale watching expedition is seasonal from december 15th to april 15th come see these majestic giant creatures up close and personal. Lack of sonar could have played role in cabo whale. If youre planning your vacation to cabo san lucas between december and april, then taking a little time out to go on a whale watching trip is a necessity. If youre in cabo san lucas and looking for exciting cabo expeditions, our whale watching tour is the right choice for you.
The story says that three people were injured and were rescued by the mexican navy. Set sail for a day to remember on the cabo san lucas luxury whale watching and private sailing charters excursion. Nobody else gets you this close, or can offer you this type of whale watching experience. Enjoy our unlimited premium bar, as you see an unforgettable cabo sunset. The latest about the whale collision in cabo travel. Spinner dolphins in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. The orcas we encounter on cabo san lucas whale watching tours are individuals from the eastern tropical pacific population that is known to travel between the baja and sea of cortez down to costa rica. Serious whale watchers know that the warm waters of baja, california off cabo san lucas are the best place in the world to see whales.
Be sure to bring your camera as you will have ample opportunities to photograph. Cabo san lucas whale watching accident this whale watching expedition is seasonal from december 15th to april 15th come see these majestic giant creatures up close and personal. While it did not say excessive speed played a role in the. Cabo san lucas and its sister city san jose del cabo enjoy a privileged location at the southernmost tip of the baja peninsula, where the pacific ocean meets the aquamarine waters of the sea of cortez. Gray whales are typically the second most commonly encountered whale species seen on cabo san lucas whale watching tours. A woman has died after a whale crashed into the side of a tourist boat. Global news has confirmed jen karren was killed in the incident. One tourist dead and two injured after a collision between a whale. Humpback whales are extraordinary animals that provide that kind of action that makes cabo san lucas one of the best whale watching spots in the world. Canadian killed by whale while in cabo san lucas watch. This happened on monday july 18th on the beach next to the royal solaris, where i am staying.