Curious humpback whale disrupts Sydney Harbour ferry services during morning rush hour


SYDNEY: An inquisitive humpback whale caused ferry delays in central Sydney on Wednesday (July 16) after it veered off its usual migratory route and swam into the city’s busy harbour.

The juvenile whale was first spotted by commuters around Fort Denison, near the Sydney Opera House, at about 8am local time (6am, Singapore time).

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