New York

Peter Smith went on the air:

"Good evening, today the world's top marine biologists are asking themselves, 'What's going on in the ocean?' Since our broadcast two days ago when we first showed you these pictures of the Norwegian whaler being attacked by the rogue whale (they concurrently ran the old tape while Smith spoke), which ended killing two Greenpeace activists, the oceans of the world have proven to be a very dangerous place."

"The news wires have been busy carrying stories of small fishing, sailing and other pleasure craft being attacked and subsequently sunk or damaged by whales. No where on the planet appears to be safe. From the North and South Atlantic, throughout the Pacific and the Mediterranean. The seas have become a war zone, pitting man against beast. We now switch live to Ken Griswald from our affiliate KKYZ in Seattle," the screen switches to Ken.

"Thank you, Peter. People here at Jameson's dock are asking themselves what happened?" The camera scans the dock area showing sunk, partially sunk, overturned and damaged boats all around the marina.

"The day was pleasant and people were beginning to fill the shore side restaurants for lunch. It was about 12:30 when a school of Orcas or Killer Whales as they are called were seen approaching the docks. Killer Whales are not unusual in the waters surrounding Puget Sound, as a matter of fact there is an entire charter boat industry which takes passengers into the Sound to view and photograph the magnificent animals. It was, however, unusual to see them this close to shore."

The camera turns back to Ken.

"Suddenly this pleasant afternoon turns into pure terror. The pod of what is estimated to be 15 whales began charging the docks. They slammed against boat after boat. Boat owners, dock walkers, and marina employees began running. People were thrown into the water, trapped in overturned boats, others were crushed between the boats and dock pilings. Pure chaos reigned in what only moments before was a tranquil harbor. Peter, I'm told the onslaught lasted for about 20 minutes. When it was over, 27 boats were sunk at the dock, 9 were overturned and countless others have suffered major damage. Commander Cunningham from the U.S. Coast Guard has told me that there are three confirmed drowning victims, 21 people taken to local hospitals, and currently there are two known missing."

"Authorities here have ordered all pleasure craft and small fishing vessels under 70 feet to remain in port until further notice. I understand that a massive air search is underway to see if the whale pod can be located."

Smith interrupts, "Ken is any one speculating on the cause of the attack?"

"No, Peter, not yet, but I am told that the Coast Guard and local authorities are meeting with prominent marine biologists as we speak."

Peter Smith then ends the Seattle transmission by saying,

"Thank you Ken, we will get back to you later."

"The story is the same all over. We now take you to our East Coast affiliate WKTZ in Camden Maine and Sara Clemens."

"Thank you, Peter," begins Sara. "The report here is similar to that in Seattle, except this attack took place just about daybreak. Local fishermen were beginning to gather at the docks to start their busy day. Some boats were already at the docks fueling and icing up, while most were still at their moorings, their crews were having a hardy breakfast here at Frank's restaurant. With me is John Cassidy, the owner and Captain of the Mary Lee. Can you tell us what you saw John?"

The camera swings to John Cassidy, who is about 50, with the weathered skin of a man who has been exposed to salt spray and sun the better part of his life. Unshaven and wearing an old Red Sox baseball cap, John begins his explanation,

"Well, I had just come from Frank's here, and was headin' for my boat with the guys. I looks at the harbor and sees some whales. Now we never sees whales inside the harbor. Outside yes, but never in here. Then they start hittin' against the boats at the moorings. Some of the boats lift out of the water, others spin like crazy on their moorings. Pretty soon I sees some of them begin to go under. Now everyone is out watching. Two whales come in and hit the Josephine right here and slams her against the dock. They split her planks, probably broke some ribs and she sinks."

The camera turns to the partially submerged vessel.

"Then what happened?" asks Sara.

"Well, we all started running toward the dock yellin' and screaming to scare the whales. They just keep it up. Then I watch as a couple of them hit the Mary Lee. They picks her up on the starboard side and she just turns over, justs rolls right over onto her back. I sees the rudder and the propeller and then, well, and then she sinks, that's all.....she just sinks."

The camera scans the harbor. Boats are everywhere, some sunk, some overturned, others beached.

Sara then asks John, "Do you know what kind of whales they were?"

He answers, "I think they were Right Whales, but it was still a little dark and hard to see but I'm pretty sure they were Rights."

"Thank you, John. There you have it Peter, a pod of what is suspected to be Right Whales enters this peaceful harbor just before daylight and sinks or damages at least half the boats here."

Peter breaks in and asks, "Sara, were there any injuries?"

"There are no confirmed injuries at this time. There are however two young boys who are missing. It is reported they went out early to tend their lobster pots and do a little fishing. Local authorities have not found the boys or their boat, the search is continuing at this time."

"Thank you, Sara," replies Peter. Then he continues with the news.

"We have a report from the U.S. Navy that the submarine Brington is missing 30 miles off the coast of Bermuda and is presumed sunk with all 127 crew members. The Brington was participating in an underwater detection exercise with helicopters from the aircraft carrier, North Sea. It has been reported to us that a Sea Stallion helicopter was almost directly over the Brington when she went down. There are other unconfirmed reports that a large pod of what are suspected to be Sperm Whales, was in the immediate area just prior to the sinking. We were told by reliable sources, that the last transmission from the submarine contained the word 'whales.' We will give you additional information as we receive it."

The news continued with other reports of whale attacks from Hawaii and Spain. Then they went to other international news about the sporadic fighting in the Middle East, famine in Africa and a new trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan.

Then, just as the news was about to end, Peter was handed new copy. He read it:

"We have just received word that another submarine, a British submarine of the Swiftsure Class, is missing off the Falklands with 116 men on board. Late word has come in that NATO has recommended to its member nations that all submarines be ordered to surface and directed to head to the nearest port."

He then broke for advertisements.

Returning to the air, Smith reviewed the news and signed off;