Dead whale washes up on Jersey beach

A dead whale (we should say). another dead whale) landed on a beach in New Jersey.

This time it was on the beach in Lavallette.

The cause of death has yet to be determined.

Whale on the beach in Lavallette

Officials with the Marine Mammal Stranding Center say a 10- to 12-foot minka whale washed up – dead – on the beach near Trenton Avenue. The report was made on Friday morning at 6:30 a.m.

With the help of the Boro of Lavallettem, the whale was removed from the beach and transported to the public works yard. An autopsy should be performed. It is not known whether this took place.

Another whale was spotted in Raritan Bay

Officials say a similar dead whale – a minke whale – was spotted a day earlier in the Lower Bay/Raritan Bay area. This whale was tracked down and eventually washed up in Queens, New York.

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine is hosting a fun run

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center relies on donations to continue its excellent work.

A charity run/walk is planned for Saturday, October 12th. It’s the MMSC Run for the Animals Spooktacular 5K. It is designed to be child, dog and stroller friendly. Find out more here.

SOURCE: Marine Mammal Stranding Center.