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Park Officials Seeking Information About Injured Humpback Whale in Glacier Bay

July 1, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

Two photos of a humpback whale, only the whale's arching back and small dorsal fin arch out of the water. The leftmost photo shows a healthy whale, marked, June 16, 2025, and the rightmost image shows the same whale with a large gouge in its back, June 27 — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve officials are asking the public for information on circumstances surrounding an apparent whale-vessel collision that severely injured a humpback whale. Vessels should proceed cautiously in all areas where whales may be present. Whales may surface in unexpected locations, posing a hazard to both the vessel and the whale.

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