Forty-ton whale lands on yacht during Cape Town sailing trip

[Sarge]

No articles in the Onion, so I guess it's legit

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...s-on-yacht-during-Cape-Town-sailing-trip.html

The pair were enjoying calm seas off the South African coast when the animal flipped into the air and smashed into their mast.

Ralph Mothes, 59, and Paloma Werner, 50, were helpless as the beast thrashed around on their 33ft vessel before slipping back into the water.

 

[Dreamingwolf]

where are the japanese when you need them

 

[Boone]

I thought this was a Haynesworth sighting.

 

[Pravda]

FWIW, it was in the WSJ this morning too.

 

[Burgundy Burner]

The U.S Government is searching for the whale. They want to fine the creature for being extremely obese. Too, maritime terrorist charges are pending.

 

[Sarge]