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VIDEO: Humpback whale spotted in Sacramento River near Rio Vista
ABC7 Bay Area • • nation
Key Points:
- A humpback whale was spotted near the Rio Vista Bridge on the Sacramento River, an unusual sighting given humpbacks are not commonly seen in these inland waters.
- Witnesses reported seeing the whale breach and spout water, with estimates of its size around 30 feet, and noted it appeared to be heading back toward the ocean.
- The Marine Mammal Center identified the whale as CRC-11620, a known individual documented multiple times over 24 years, and is actively monitoring the whale's movements.
- Officials urge the public to observe the whale from a respectful distance and avoid interfering with its natural course to ensure its safety.
- The whale entered San Francisco Bay earlier in the week and traveled through various locations including Richmond, Benicia, and Sherman Island before being last seen near the Rio Vista Bridge.
