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Drone captures whale leaping from water close to NY coast

Increased dolphin and whale sightings around New York are thanks to improved fishing practices and cleaner waters.

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By Jessica Hehir-Smith via SWNS

This incredible drone footage shows the moment a whale breaches the surface whilst feeding off the coast of New York.

The creature was seen gliding deep below the surface towards a school of fish before jumping to swallow its prey.

The clip was posted by the Jones Beach Lifeguard Corp, based in Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, New York, to their Twitter account.

They wrote: "Our lifeguard drone operator captured this amazing moment earlier today.

"We love our thriving oceans here at the world-famous Jones Beach.”

They were able to capture this moment as officials at the park have been increasingly monitoring the water for shark activity using drones.

The video also comes after reports from experts of increased dolphin and whale sightings around New York due to improved fishing practices and cleaner waters.

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