Zach Pillar loves to fish and spends a lot of time on the water. Saltwater fishing can be risky, but Zach is experienced. He knows how to handle himself on a boat.
One day, Zach was filming the water. He hoped to catch a fish on camera. Instead, a huge whale jumped just feet in front of him. The footage is incredible.

An Unexpected Visitor
The whale leaped high out of the water. It barely missed Zach's boat. Zach was clearly shocked and yelled in awe.
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Start Your News DetoxMany people were amazed by the video. One person commented, "This is so crazy. I got friends who grew up there and have never seen this." They also wondered if Atlantic City was in the background.
Another viewer called it "the best video of the year." They loved Zach's reaction and how calm his dad was. They noted the low odds of capturing such a moment. "If you hadn’t captured this on video, few would believe your story later!!" they added.
Someone else called it a "once in a lifetime" event. They praised Zach for being in the "right time, right place" to get the video.












