Humpback whale, East River and New York City

Watch: Whale swims in East River in New York City
The whale was spotted swimming in the East River between New York City and Brooklyn, beneath the Williamsburg Bridge.
Rare whale sighting in East River
A humpback whale was sighted in the East River this week near the Brooklyn Bridge, the first whale sighting in NYC waterways since 2022. FOX 5's Richard Giacovas spoke with experts from Gotham Whales and the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society about the sighting.
Whale caught on camera surprising New York City residents during swim near Brooklyn
New York City onlookers were surprised on Monday when a whale was spotted swimming under the Williamsburg Bridge on Monday, emerging from the surface.
Whale spotted in NYC's East River this week, Coast Guard says
A whale was spotted in the East River on Monday near the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, flashing its tail out of the water just close enough for people on the Brooklyn shore to get a peek, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, which received multiple reports of the underwater mammal.
Rare whale spotted in New York City's East River near Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges
People on the Brooklyn shore got a glimpse of the whale flashing its tail out of the water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, which received multiple reports from spectators
Humpback Whale Spotted Under NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge
New Yorkers got a rare sighting of aquatic wildlife this week when a humpback whale reportedly made a surprising appearance under the Brooklyn Bridge on5. A single snapshot of the species displayed it making a big splash in the water by striking its massive tail,
Watch: Whale spotted swimming in East River in New York
An unusual whale sighting was caught on video Monday beneath the Williamsburg Bridge.
East River humpback whale sighting puts boats — and eagle-eyed New Yorkers — on high alert: ‘Crazy to see it’
Danielle Brown, Gotham Whale’s director of research, theorized the whale braved the heavy traffic of the East River to hunt ...
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Rare Humpback Whale Sighting Beneath Brooklyn Bridge Captivates New York City Onlookers
A humpback whale was spotted under the Brooklyn Bridge, recorded on video, marking a rare occurrence for the East River.
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Humpback whale surfaces under NYC bridges in ‘surprise’ appearance as expert has warning for local fishermen
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Warning issued as rare animal appears beneath Brooklyn Bridge, ‘Hoping that people are watching out…’
In an unexpected sighting, a rare animal was spotted beneath the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time in two years.