A humpback whale was briefly spotted in Vancouver on Friday morning.
The mammal was spotted by the Port of Vancouver’s patrol crew who shared a photo of the rare sighting on Twitter:
📸 This morning, a humpback whale was spotted by our harbour patrol crew! If you see a whale in local waters, remember to report it by using the @OceanWise WhaleReport app: https://t.co/HHnxPRd1fG pic.twitter.com/fLLE0HWhQZ
— Port of Vancouver (@PortVancouver) May 22, 2020
While it’s not unusual to see a humpback whale in Vancouver’s harbour, the rare sighting is always a delight.
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