WICKED TUNA? FILMING IN GLOUCESTER HARBOR TODAY, VIA HELICOPTER!

A low flying helicopter overhead prompted Charlotte and I to head to the Harbor this morning. A fishing captain we met suggested it was a Wicked Tuna film crew, but I don’t recognize the boat Kraken from the show. By the time we got there, a dense fog bank was rolling in and filming quickly ended. If any of our readers know more, please write. Thank you 🙂

What is a Kraken I wondered? From wiki: The Kraken is a legendary cephalodpod-like sea monster of giant size in Scandinavian folklore. According to the Norse sagas, the Kraken dwells off the coast of Norway and Greenland and terrorizes nearby sailors. Authors over the years have postulated that the legend may have originated from sightings of giant squids that may grow 13-15 meters (40 to 50 feet) in length. Read more here.

State Police Helicopter Infrared Video Of Second Bombing Suspect

State police released this video shot from the state police airwing helicopter hovering over the boat where the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect was arrested Friday night.

Helicopter Over Cape Ann Pictures From Chris Roenker

Beth Roenker writes-

Joey, attached are some pictures Chris Roenker of Rockport took on Thursday from a helicopter piloted by Dan Zimmermann also of Rockport.  They flew around Cape Ann and got some really great shots.  Thought you might want to share them.  Love the blog!  Beth 

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more pics coming tomorrow

1  is the photographer, Chris Roenker

3  is the helicopter pilot, Dan Zimmermann

6 and 7 – great foliage shots

9 and 10 – Essex Marshes  and Cape Ann golf course

11 is Plumb Island

12 – Wingarsheek beach

14 – Halibut Point State park