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Third Dead Humpback Whale Strands in Delaware This Year

4/3/2025

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Rescue teams faced challenges in towing a deceased humpback whale from Indian River Bay, Delaware, as the boat struggled in the shallow waters. This tragic incident marks the third dead whale to wash ashore in the state this year. A necropsy indicated a possible ship strike, prompting ongoing recovery efforts.

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Rescue teams faced challenges in towing a deceased humpback whale from Indian River Bay, Delaware, as the boat struggled in the shallow waters. This tragic incident marks the third dead whale to wash ashore in the state this year. A necropsy indicated a possible ship strike, prompting ongoing recovery efforts.