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Whale-Watching Boat Rescues Two Fishermen Off California Coast
A whale-watching vessel responded to a distress call and rescued two fishermen whose boat had capsized six miles off the coast of Monterey, California. The incident occurred near Moss Landing on May 16, 2026.
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A whale-watching ship rescued two fishermen after their vessel capsized six miles off the coast of Monterey, California. The rescue took place near Moss Landing. The fishermen issued a distress call after their boat began to sink.
The whale-watching boat reached the scene and brought the two men aboard. Both fishermen were reported safe following the incident. The event occurred on May 16, 2026. No injuries were reported among those involved.
The incident unfolded in waters off the central California coast. The whale-watching vessel was operating in the area when it received the call for help. Local authorities were notified after the rescue. The fishermen's boat was described as sinking at the time of the distress call.
"Two fishermen were rescued from a sinking ship in Moss Landing, California, by a nearby whale-watching boat that came to their aid.
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