WATCH: Windsurfer collides with whale in San Francisco Bay
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A windsurfer in San Francisco Bay collided with a whale and was knocked off his board but escaped without injury.
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A windsurfer in San Francisco Bay collided with a whale and was knocked off his board, though he escaped without injury. The incident, captured on video, underscores the occasional overlap between human recreation and marine life in the bay, where whales migrate seasonally and feed in productive waters. Such close encounters are rare but not unprecedented in the area, particularly during migration periods when marine mammals move through coastal regions. The windsurfer's safety highlights both the unpredictability of ocean conditions and the importance of awareness when recreating in waters inhabited by large marine animals.
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