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Dolphin Found Butchered On Allenhurst Beach, Marine Biologists Investigating Dolphin Found Butchered On Allenhurst Beach, Marine Biologists Investigating
Dolphin Found Butchered On Allenhurst Beach, Marine Biologists Investigating Authorities were investigating after a dolphin that appeared to be butchered washed up on a beach in Allenhurst, marine biologists said. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said the common dolphin's body was discovered on the beach at Allen Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 30. "The animal’s flesh had been completely removed with clean cuts from a sharp instrument, leaving only the head, dorsal fin, and flukes," MMSC said in a Facebook post. "The animal’s organs, except for the heart and lungs, had been removed." MMSC received a report that a dolphin was seen struggling in the surf about a blo…

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by Chris Spiker
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Rescuers Save Adult, Two Kids Swimming In Ocean Grove After Sunset Rescuers Save Adult, Two Kids Swimming In Ocean Grove After Sunset
Rescuers Save Adult, Two Kids Swimming In Ocean Grove After Sunset Three swimmers were rescued while in the water after sunset in Ocean Grove, officials said. Rescuers were called to a swimmer in distress near the pier at the Main Avenue beach at around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the ANSWER team said in a Facebook post. The report was quickly upgraded to three swimmers in distress. When emergency crews arrived, they saw the three swimmers screaming for help. ANSWER rescuers, a Neptune Township police sergeant, and a bystander with a flotation device went into the ocean and saved the three swimmers. Neptune Township paramedics brought the adult and two …

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by Chris Spiker
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Dead Humpback Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach Dead Humpback Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach
Dead Humpback Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach A dead humpback whale was found floating along a New Jersey beach this weekend. The whale's carcass washed up along the shores of Long Branch on Saturday, Aug. 12, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Dead humpback whale in Long Branch Aug. 12.Michael McKenna Marine Mammal Stranding Center Dead whale we are reporting on today. Unfortunately, we will have further updates of dead whales at other beaches. Dead Humpback Whale, Long Branch. 8/12 Posted by Save the Dolphins and Whales NJ on Saturday, August 12, 2023 With the support of Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (A…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Dead Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach Dead Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach
Dead Whale Washes Up On NJ Beach A dead whale washed up on a New Jersey beach over the weekend. The animal's carcass was discovered by beachgoers in Strathmere early Saturday, Dec. 10. Whale washed up in Strathmere, NJ...30' Posted by Tom Henry on Saturday, December 10, 2022 A dead whale washed up on the beach in Strathmere this morning, in Whale Beach, around 2100 block. It was a sad but amazing thing to see. I believe that the whale has been buried now. Posted by Carol Baker on Saturday, December 10, 2022 Footage was posted across social media before the remains were removed.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Clementon Park & Splashworld Reopening After Foreclosure Clementon Park & Splashworld Reopening After Foreclosure
Clementon Park & Splashworld Reopening After Foreclosure It's been a wild ride for Clementon Park & Splashworld, but a smoother path is up ahead. The 114-year-old South Jersey amusement and splash park is  reopening on Friday after being closed for nearly two years. The park announced its hours of operation and discounted season ticket prices on its website here. After foreclosure, the 52-acre park was sold to a new owner in March for $2.37 million. The winning bid by Indiana Beach Holdings included the park's liquor license.  Popular rides include the Sea Dragon arc swing; Ring of Fire 360-degree loop ride; a giant Fer…

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by Jon Craig