Whale dies after colliding with boat off Barnegat Bay, New Jersey

Wildlife officials are investigating the death of a whale that died after it was struck by a boat off the coast of New Jersey.

The Brief

• Bystanders captured video of the moment a 20-foot minke whale collided with a boat in Barnegat Bay, Ocean County Saturday.

• The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is investigating the cause of the whale's death.

• A necropsy will be performed Monday to determine if an underlying medical issue contributed to the incident.

A collision between a boat and a 20-foot minke whale in Barnegat Bay has sparked an investigation by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

The incident, which occurred near the inlet just north of Long Beach Island, has drawn national attention as videos of the encoun

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