Whale in Glacier Bay National Park severely injured in apparent boat strike, officials say

Whale in Glacier Bay National Park severely injured in apparent boat strike, officials say

Park officials said they’re looking for more information on last month’s encounter with what appeared to be a medium to large vessel.

National Park Seeking Public Information On Circumstances Surrounding Severely Injured Humpback Whale

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Endangered humpback whale suffers deep gash after boat collision near Alaska national park

BARTLETT COVE, Alaska – An endangered humpback whale was recently spotted showing severe injuries from an apparent collision with a boat near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska.The collision is believed to have occurred on Friday, when a biologist near Willoughby Island spotted the humpback whale with a fresh, hours-old gash.Officials said the injury measured about 1 foot deep, or deep enough to expose the blubber underneath the sk…