A family's night at anchor in Glacier Bay, Alaska, took a dramatic turn when their sailboat was struck by a humpback whale. The family, including a 23-year-old, was on a trip in the area. The incident occurred on July 29 and resulted in the boat sinking, forcing the family to swim to shore in the dark.

A family member, who works as a wildlife biologist at Glacier Bay National Park, was asleep at the time of the incident, along with her husband. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including an account from the family member who witnessed the events unfold.