CAPE MAY, NJ — A juvenile humpback whale was discovered washed up on the shore at Sunset Beach on Sunday, prompting a response from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
The cause of the whale’s stranding remains unclear, and authorities are working to determine why the animal ended up on the beach. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, which leads response efforts for marine mammal strandings in New Jersey, was notified about the incident.
The organization has not yet released an official statement or further details about the whale’s condition or possible causes of death. Stranding investigations typically involve a thorough examination of the animal to determine factors such as injury, illness, or human interaction.
This marks another instance of marine mammals being found along New Jersey’s shoreline, a trend that has raised concern among local environmentalists and residents.
Updates on the investigation and any findings from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center are expected as the situation develops.
This sighting is officially unconfirmed at this time.