Southern right whale caught on sailing boat in ` ` freak accident '' South African couple both unhurt but boat 's damaged , hull smashed . Whale experts have taken DNA samples from blubber left on the deck to see whether they have any existing records on the animal . Whales have poor eyesight and did n't hear boat approaching without engine . Whale appeared unhurt , other than a ` ` scratch and a bite ''
Southern right whale caught on sailing boat in ` ` freak accident '' South African couple both unhurt but boat 's damaged , hull smashed . Whales have poor eyesight and did n't hear boat approaching without engine . Whale appeared unhurt , other than a ` ` scratch and a bite ''