A minke whale collided violently with a motorboat in Barnegat Bay, leading to its visible distress as it thrashed in shallow waters. Boaters witnessed the whale's panicked movements, and one woman fell overboard when the whale flipped a nearby vessel. Fortunately, she was rescued without injury. The whale later died. Increased boat traffic in sensitive habitats raises concerns about the threats faced by whales, particularly with a rise in whale sightings in New Jersey during the summer months. No immediate statement has been issued by NOAA regarding the incident.
The minke whale was seen in visible distress after colliding with a motorboat in Barnegat Bay, flailing in shallow waters as boaters approached.
The whale thrashed under the hull of a nearby vessel, flipping it and ejecting a woman into the water, though she was rescued without injury.
The incident was filmed by Kim Mancini, who noted the whale's panicked movements and described the experience as crazy.
Marine activists have warned that increased boat activity in sensitive habitats poses growing threats to whales, especially during the busy summer months.
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