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CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Drone video shows massive great white shark lurking near popular beaches in Maine
Drone video showing a large great white shark near some of Maine's most popular beaches has prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday. The warning was issued just weeks after there were multiple great white sightings in an area of Maine where a woman was fatally attacked by a shark five years ago. Scarborough's marine resource officer got word of the roughly 10- to 12-foot shark on Monday, police said. The shark was spotted in the area of Crescent Beach State Park, Higgins Beach and Pine Point Beach, they said, all located within a half-hour's drive of Portland. Commercial clam fisherman David Lancaster was able to take drone footage of the shark swimming just beneath the surface, its grey fin poking through the gentle swells. He said seeing the big shark was "magnificent," if a little surprising. "It was pretty crazy to see in the local waters. There are some really amazing creatures in the sea," Lancaster, who lives in nearby Scarborough, said. "It's in the back of your head, but you have to accept it." White sharks, made famous 50 years ago in the movie "Jaws," are not commonly seen off Maine, but have lived in the state's waters for centuries. Sightings ticked up in recent years, and some scientists say the state's growing population of seals could be a reason for more shark activity. White sharks feed on marine mammals such as seals. The police department in Scarborough said they were circulating the drone footage "for public situational awareness" after the big fish was spotted. "We are sharing this information promptly to keep the community informed," police said in a statement. Fatal shark bites for humans are exceedingly rare, as are unprovoked attacks in Maine. The first recorded fatal shark attack in Maine happened in the summer of 2020 when a great white shark killed 63-year-old Julie Dimperio Holowach of New York City. She was attacked off Bailey Island, around 15 miles northeast of Portland. The state responded with efforts to provide beachgoers with more warning about the presence of sharks. Officials described the 2020 incident as an unprovoked attack, but said that Holowach was wearing a wetsuit and may have been mistaken for a seal. Last month, officials in Maine warned beachgoers to exercise caution after multiple sightings of great white sharks in the same area where Holowach was fatally attacked. There have only been two documented unprovoked shark attacks in Maine, including the one that killed Holowach, according to researchers from the International Shark Attack File, a database run by the Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of Florida.
CBC
05-07-2025
- CBC
Police say motorcyclist dead after crash in Surrey, B.C.
Police in Surrey, B.C., say a motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a vehicle Saturday morning. Surrey police have confirmed the RCMP is investigating the crash at the intersection of 132 Street and Crescent Road, east of Crescent Beach. Police say emergency crews tried to save the motorcyclist's life, but the man died at the scene and the cause of the crash is unknown. Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton told CBC News they don't know if the dead man was a Surrey resident, and they are not releasing his age yet. Investigators say the area will likely remain closed for several hours on Saturday while police do their work. They were first called out just before 8:45 a.m. PT. Officers say people should avoid the area and take alternate routes. They say witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage should contact the Surrey Police Service.
Forbes
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Head To These Hotels On The Coast Of Maine This Sumer
Inn by the Sea Inn by the Sea The coast of Maine is my idea of what summertime is all about, from clambakes on the rocky shore to falling asleep to the sound of seagulls. Here are three of my favorite resorts. Just seven miles from Portland's Old Port, Inn by the Sea gets my vote for the best example of understated luxury on the Maine coast. The property, bathed in sea breezes and wisps of morning fog, overlooks Crescent Beach, a mile-long stretch of coastline. You reach the beach via a boardwalk through a wooded grove and discover a strand that's perfect for shelling, long walks, and yes, swimming when the cold waters warm up a bit. I love the rooms here, which are bright, artfully decorated, and elegantly appointed. There are 62 of them, as well as Garden Suites, Loft Suites, Beach Suites, and Cove Suites, many of them offering ocean views. Inn by the Sea is renowned for being both kid-friendly and dog-friendly, and the Inn's restaurant, Sea Glass, has long been one of the state's top restaurants, continuing to uphold its culinary excellence under its new chef, Ramiz Jasic. If wandering through the property's extensive perennial gardens isn't calming enough, there's a pool and a spa for deep relaxation. A short drive away is Portland Head Light, the state's best-known lighthouse, famously depicted by Edward Hopper. Bluebird Ocean Point Inn Bluebird Ocean Point Inn Set in Boothbay Harbor's Ocean Point community overlooking Card Cove, The Bluebird Ocean Point Inn is a good base for exploring Midcoast Maine. The interiors of the Bluebird Ocean Point Inn were designed by Elder & Ash. Accommodations include king and double queen rooms in the nine cottages, as well as suites and multi-bedroom suites. There's plenty of dining in town, but the hotel offers the Ocean Point Kitchen and OPK Bar on-site. Boothbay is the essence of the Maine coast and the heart of the Midcoast Region, a haven for sailors and the gateway to Monhegan Island, which lies about 10 miles offshore. The town is filled with shops, boutiques, and restaurants, and offers the Maine State Aquarium and the nationally acclaimed Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Chebeague island Inn Chebeague island Inn Chebeague Island lies off the coast of Yarmouth, which is located just north of Portland. Accessible via a 20-minute ferry ride, Chebeague is about three and a half miles long and about half that wide at its widest point. The home of about 400 year-round residents, who include fishermen and lobstermen, it's long been a haven for those seeking peace, quiet and an escape from the heat, a world away from Portland. The Chebeague Island Inn dates back to the 1920s and has one of the most inviting porches you will find anywhere on the Atlantic seaboard. The lawn has Adirondack chairs and slopes down to Casco Bay. There is the nine-hole Great Chebeague Golf Course, clay tennis courts, lawn games, and a fire pit. Hamilton Beach is a 10-minute stroll away. Now affiliated with two of Portland's best restaurants, Twelve and Evo Kitchen + Bar, the food at the hotel restaurant is a high point of any stay. As for the guest rooms, they're painted white, flooded with light, and very simply designed. There's WiFi, but no TVs or phones. Nor is there any air conditioning. You just leave your windows open for the cool sea breezes.
