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Humpback whale washes up on New Jersey beach

Posted at 11:14 PM, Sep 16, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-16 23:20:09-04

SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. - Wildlife officials are trying to determine the cause of death for a humpback whale that washed up on a New Jersey Beach.

It happened Friday in Sea Isle City.

The young 33-foot-long whale was already dead when it washed up.

He had no injuries, but officials day he seemed to be emaciated.

The whale will be removed Saturday morning.