At least 11 dead whales have washed ashore on beaches in New York or New Jersey since Dec. 5.
The whale was “in good body condition,” but had internal and external injuries, according to the MarineIn addition, the whale had bruising on her head, sections of fractured skull and sharp force trauma “consistent with propeller wounds,” on the right lateral side, according to the MMSC.
Samples of the whale will be undergo further testing to determine if the injuries were sustained before or after the animal died. Results might take “many weeks” to be available.
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