On Saturday, a boat struck a Minke whale in Barnegat Bay, resulting in the whale's death. The impact caused the boat to nearly capsize, with one passenger overboard, but they were safely retrieved. The Minke whale was approximately 20 feet long and was found resting on a shallow sandbar. Due to tidal conditions, crews postponed the whale's movement for a necropsy until Monday. Boaters are advised to maintain a distance of 150 feet from the carcass for their safety.
On Saturday afternoon, a whale was struck by a boat in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, leading to the whale's death and prompting a response from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
The Minke whale, approximately 20 feet long, was observed resting on a shallow sandbar after the collision, but response crews were unable to access it immediately due to tidal conditions.
Boaters were advised to keep a minimum distance of 150 feet away from the dead whale and to exercise caution in the area to ensure safety.
A necropsy of the whale is planned for Monday morning after it can be safely towed to a location where examination can proceed.
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