Fin Whale Encounter Off Newport Beach

0:00A family outboating off Newport Beach had a wild encounter when a massive fin whale popped up right next to their vessel, turning a regular trip into pure magic. This beast, one of the second largest whales on the planet, at 59 to 89 feet long, surfaced multiple times, giving everyone on board a front row show. The five-year-old girl on the boat Cypress Rojas lit up describing how it swam toward them, flicked its tail, and even spotted another one nearby. Wildlife photographer Mark Gerardo caught aerial footage that really hammers home the whales in sane size compared to the tiny boat. Experts note an unusual surge of these fin whales along the southern California coast right now, likely chasing food in the warmer waters, so keep. Your eyes peeled if you're out there. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to California News today, AI-powered local news.