Humpback whale, East River and New York City

Watch: Whale swims in East River in New York City
The whale was spotted swimming in the East River between New York City and Brooklyn, beneath the Williamsburg Bridge.
Whale caught on camera surprising New York City residents during swim near Brooklyn
New York City onlookers were surprised on Monday when a whale was spotted swimming under the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday, spouting water and emerging from the surface.
Whale spotted in NYC's East River this week, Coast Guard says
A whale was spotted in the East River on Monday near the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, flashing its tail out of the water just close enough for people on the Brooklyn shore to get a peek, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, which received multiple reports of the underwater mammal.
Rare whale spotted in New York City's East River near Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges
People on the Brooklyn shore got a glimpse of the whale flashing its tail out of the water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, which received multiple reports from spectators
Rare Animal Spotted Near Brooklyn Bridge; Authorities Urge Caution
On Monday, November 25, an unexpected sighting occurred when a Humpback whale was seen swimming beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. This marks the first time the species has visited the East River in two years.
Rare Humpback Whale Sighting Beneath Brooklyn Bridge Captivates New York City Onlookers
A humpback whale was spotted under the Brooklyn Bridge, recorded on video, marking a rare occurrence for the East River.
Rare animal sighting under Brooklyn Bridge alarms New Yorkers: Report
A humpback whale was spotted under the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday, the first such sighting in the East River since 2022. The whale, likely feeding on A
East River humpback whale sighting puts boats — and eagle-eyed New Yorkers — on high alert: ‘Crazy to see it’
Danielle Brown, Gotham Whale’s director of research, theorized the whale braved the heavy traffic of the East River to hunt ...
Warning issued as rare animal appears beneath Brooklyn Bridge, ‘Hoping that people are watching out…’
In an unexpected sighting, a rare animal was spotted beneath the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time in two years.