Residents of San Francisco warn about whales

Residents of San Francisco warn about whales

In San Francisco fear for the safety of the whales, 4th of July.

Lately humpback whales near the bridge Golden Gate in San Francisco close to the boats. Before July 4, when the number of boats in the Bay will increase several times, all owners of water vehicles warn: be careful and do not approach the whales.

Residents of San Francisco warn about whales

«Humpback whales attract the attention of the public, but it is important to remember that it is not necessary to approach close to not injure them» — said the police marine patrol San Francisco. Just this week, one boat nose crashed into the whale, literally moving it. The captain of this boat was never found.

In the travel Agency Tours Whale say, fully comply with the safety regulations during their tours.
«When Keith is coming literally at a distance of 100 yards from the boat, we turn off the engine,» said Josh Patten of Whale Tours. «We try to be guardians of the whales, we love, respect and want to protect these animals.»

Police remind: the deliberate killing of a marine animal is a Federal offense.

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