PLUM ISLAND (CBS) — A whale and swimmer had a close encounter off Plum Island Thursday morning. Luckily, no one ended up in a whale’s mouth this time.
Ann-Margret McDade filmed what she believed to be a right whale feeding next to a swimmer. There are fewer than 400 of the endangered whales left in the ocean.
READ MORE: "Time for the village to step up": Volunteers help ease nationwide baby formula shortageThe swimmer continues to cruise on by as the whale briefly surfaces for air.
READ MORE: Video: Likely tornado spotted in Charlestown, New HampshireWatch the encounter in the video player above.
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