Whale watchers are taking the long way back to Boston after their boat was snagged by a lobster trap rope.Boston Harbor Cruises passenger Ken Maguire says they expected to be back Monday around 4:30 p.m., but about 10 minutes into the return trip, their boat stopped after apparently hitting something.Coast Guard Petty Officer MeyonHi Clegg says the boat's propeller became entangled in a lobster trap rope about 15 miles offshore. She says the cruise company couldn't remove the rope and passengers are being taken back on another of its boats. She says a Coast Guard cutter has been standing by.No injuries have been reported.Maguire says passengers were told they'll get refunds and other assistance.The boat company hasn't returned a phone message seeking comment.

Whale watchers are taking the long way back to Boston after their boat was snagged by a lobster trap rope.







Boston Harbor Cruises passenger Ken Maguire says they expected to be back Monday around 4:30 p.m., but about 10 minutes into the return trip, their boat stopped after apparently hitting something.



Coast Guard Petty Officer MeyonHi Clegg says the boat's propeller became entangled in a lobster trap rope about 15 miles offshore. She says the cruise company couldn't remove the rope and passengers are being taken back on another of its boats. She says a Coast Guard cutter has been standing by.



No injuries have been reported.



Maguire says passengers were told they'll get refunds and other assistance.



The boat company hasn't returned a phone message seeking comment.