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Juvenile Fin Whale Washes Ashore; Cause of Death Investigated

3/4/2025

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A 35-foot juvenile fin whale tragically washed ashore on the Delaware River near the Delaware Memorial Bridge on Sunday. The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute is working tirelessly to relocate the whale, facing tough muddy conditions. Meanwhile, officials are probing the cause of death, with a potential ship strike under investigation.

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Story summary

A 35-foot juvenile fin whale tragically washed ashore on the Delaware River near the Delaware Memorial Bridge on Sunday. The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute is working tirelessly to relocate the whale, facing tough muddy conditions. Meanwhile, officials are probing the cause of death, with a potential ship strike under investigation.