Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Minke Whale Dies After Boat Collision in New Jersey
A boat hit a whale in New Jersey!
The boat rocked, and someone fell into the water.
Luckily, they were okay.
The whale swam away but was later found dead.
Scientists are going to examine the whale to find out what caused it to die and if the boat accident was the reason.
They are telling boaters to be careful in that area.
A minke whale died in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey after colliding with a boat.
The boat nearly capsized, and a passenger was thrown overboard.
The incident occurred around 2:45 PM on Saturday.
The whale was found dead on a sandbar; officials could not approach closely.
A necropsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.
- Who
- A minke whale, a boat, and its passengers.
- What
- A minke whale died after colliding with a boat.
- When
- The collision happened around 2:45 PM on Saturday.
- Where
- Barnegat Bay, Ocean County, New Jersey.
- Why
- The cause of the whale's death is under investigation; necropsy planned.
- Whale Type
- Minke whale
- Location
- Barnegat Bay, New Jersey
- Incident Time
- Around 2:45 PM Saturday
- Organization involved
- Marine Mammal Stranding Centre
- Next Step
- Necropsy to determine the cause of death
