Overview
- A viral clip shows windsurfer Eric Kramer striking a surfacing gray whale near Crissy Field, with both appearing unhurt.
- A witness said the whale had lingered in the area for days, and Kramer wrote that he had already slowed after spotting whales nearby.
- Marine experts urged anyone on the water to keep at least 100 yards away and to slow or leave the area when they see spouts or mud plumes.
- Local groups report six gray whales in the bay and four carcasses found this year, with whales arriving earlier than usual.
- San Francisco Bay’s tight, busy corridor of fast ferries and large ships raises collision risk, prompting expanded “Whale Smart” training for commercial operators.