Humpback Whale spotted in Shrewsbury River

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The Asbury Park Press reports that the whale, apparently a juvenile, was struck by a slow moving boater who did not see it until it breached. Neither the whale nor the boater appeared to be injured.

The whale, which appeared to be entangled with a gil net around its body, was last seen heading into the Sandy Hook Bay. Boaters are asked to avoid the area.

A humpback whale was spotted in the Shrewsbury River in Highlands on Friday, according to a facebook post by the NJ State Police.

Troopers said that the whale appears to be healthy and advised boaters to avoid the area.

” We understand it may be tempting to get close for a better look or picture, but at this time, we are advising boaters to avoid the area.

“Additional boat traffic may scare the whale and prevent it from leaving the river and/or negatively impact its health. “

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