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Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Weaver , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The whale, which was 61 feet in length, is believed to have died as a result of a vessel strike.
A federal investigation is underway into the death of a pregnant endangered fin whale. The whale's body was found draped over the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska. The whale, which was 61 feet in length, is believed to have died as a result of a vessel strike.
Further details about the incident are available from FOX 9 KMSP. For more information on the investigation and the circumstances surrounding the whale's death, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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