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Whale killed in Barnegat Bay boat incident

Whale dead after striking boat in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey; passenger thrown overboard, police say
A whale has died after it charged at a boat Saturday afternoon along the Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey, police said.
New details on whale that knocked woman from boat in New Jersey's Barnegat Bay
The 26-foot-long female whale collided with a boat on the water in Barnegat Bay , knocking a boater overboard. The whale could be seen thrashing in the water after hitting the boat, then it swam away.
Whale dies after nearly capsizing boat off New Jersey's Barnegat Bay
A 20-foot-long Minke whale has died after it collided and nearly capsized a pleasure boat in New Jersey's Barnegat Bay on Saturday.
Necropsy results released after whale struck boat in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said a 26-foot minke whale died after striking a boat in Barnegat Bay, which sent a passenger overboard.
Whale dies after collision with boat caught on video in Jersey Shore bay
A minke whale died Saturday in a Jersey Shore bay a short time after videos showed it collide with a boat, nearly capsizing the vessel and throwing a person overboard.
20-foot whale dies after colliding with boat in NJ, knocking person overboard
A 20-foot whale died after it collided with a boat in New Jersey waters.Video shows the moment the whale and the boat made contact in Barnegat Bay.
Whale killed in Barnegat Bay boat incident
BARNEGAT BAY – A 20-foot mink whale died Saturday, Aug. 2 in the bay after being struck by a boat, which nearly capsized and forced a passenger overboard, according to officials.
Whale that collided with a boat at the Jersey Shore was in poor health, officials say
The 20-foot minke whale died Saturday a short time after videos showed it collide with a boat, nearly capsizing the vessel and throwing a person overboard.
Minke whale dies in Barnegat Bay after throwing boat passenger overboard
In Barnegat Bay, a 20-foot minke whale was killed after colliding with a boat, and sending a passenger into the water.
Whale Dies After Colliding with Boat, Pushing Passenger into New Jersey Bay: ‘Oh My God ... Man Overboard!’
Footage from the collision, shared by NJ.com, shows the moment the boat nearly flipped when coming into contact with the whale. A passenger wearing a blue shirt and sun hat could be seen falling off the back right of the motorized vessel as witnesses on a nearby boat yelled to the fellow boaters and encouraged them to "shut the motor off."
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Whale was thin when it collided with a boat in Barnegat Bay, necropsy shows
A 26-foot minke whale tragically died after a boat collision in Barnegat Bay, revealing injuries and a struggle for survival during a necropsy that uncovered concerning health issues.
Dramatic video captures minke whale and boat as they collide in Barnegat Bay
A 20-foot minke whale dies after a dramatic collision with a boat near the Barnegat Bay inlet on Aug. 2, 2025.